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martyr
2004-09-28, 07:40 PM
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you have a length of rope and an ignition source. the rope is known to burn for exactly 60 minutes end to end.

with no other tools, indicate the passage of 45 minutes
DaShiznit
2004-09-28, 07:43 PM
I'd take the rope, fold it in half, fold those halves in half, and then count how long it takes for 3 of the quarters to burn.
Squeeky
2004-09-28, 07:44 PM
I'd take the rope and hang myself with it because the question confuses me.
Ivan
2004-09-28, 07:45 PM
I'd take the rope and hang myself with it because the question confuses me.
:stupid: :thumbsup:
Jaged
2004-09-28, 07:45 PM
Fold the rope in half, then fold one of those halves in half again. Mark the point (3/4 up the rope) with a burn mark from the ignition source. light the rope and when it reaches the burn mark 45 min have passed.

edit: damnit dashiznit that was my idea not yours.
Infernus
2004-09-28, 07:45 PM
I'd take the rope and hang myself with it because the question confuses me.

Strangle the person giving the test then burn his corpse... it takes 45 minutes for human bones to melt... ( no idea really but do it anyway)
martyr
2004-09-28, 07:47 PM
5points for the rope folding. yes... now for part two
Jaged
2004-09-28, 07:48 PM
Whats part 2? We already solved the entire problem.
Squeeky
2004-09-28, 07:49 PM
Whats part 2?

You must tell us what the meaning of life is.
AztecWarrior
2004-09-28, 07:50 PM
I'd take the rope, fold it in half, fold those halves in half, and then count how long it takes for 3 of the quarters to burn.
What he said.
martyr
2004-09-28, 07:50 PM
http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25977

part two.
Jaged
2004-09-28, 07:51 PM
Oh, this is probably a trick question....

Do you fold the rope into a clock or something?

I bet the answer has nothing to do with burning rope, am I right?
Triggar
2004-09-28, 07:51 PM
Wrong.
Ivan
2004-09-28, 07:52 PM
Oh, this is probably a trick question....

Do you fold the rope into a clock or something?

I bet the answer has nothing to do with burning rope, am I right?
Yeah it must have somthing to do with "smoking rope" if you know what I mean... ;) ;) :D
Squeeky
2004-09-28, 07:53 PM
In before the lock
martyr
2004-09-28, 07:53 PM
Fold the rope in half, then fold one of those halves in half again. Mark the point (3/4 up the rope) with a burn mark from the ignition source. light the rope and when it reaches the burn mark 45 min have passed.

edit: damnit dashiznit that was my idea not yours.

correct. dashiznit didnt burn the whole rope - gotta use your resources.

part two. (http://www.planetside-universe.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25977)