The U2 Problem

Bop · 14th January 2002, 18:03

Here's riddle for you guys:

The band U2 has to be at a concert in exactly 17 minutes (in order to get an on-time bonus of $2 million). However the band has been hiking a mountain and although they are very close to the concert venue; before them stands an old rope bridge. On which only two members can cross at a time. It is night and since the bridge is unsafe, they have to share the one flashlight they have. How would the band get across on time if it takes, Bono 1 minute to cross each way, Edge 2 minutes each way, Adam 5 minutes each way, and Larry 10 minutes each way? Have fun and if you have already heard this before, please don't ruin it for the rest, thanks.

*only 2 at a time, nobody can carry anybody else*

Gonzotek · 14th January 2002, 18:17

Kill Larry for being too damn slow.

Seriously,

Edge and Bono cross-- Time = 2 minutes

Edge crosses back-- Time = 2 minutes

Adam and Larry cross-- Time = 10 minutes

Bono crosses back-- Time = 1 minute

Bono and Edge cross again-- Time = 2 minutes

Total time = 17 minutes

The way to the solution is to try to elimiante the slower two people from crossing more than once/seperately. By having them both cross at once, and only once, we save quite a bit of time.
-=Gonzotek=-

_Blackdog_ · 14th January 2002, 19:42

wow what a clever way to get other people to do your math homework! change the names to members of a band and wait for someone to solve!

i got to try that with my physics:
if mick jagger (m=40kg) is on a frictionless plane on an angle of 37 degrees attached by a rope to keith richard (m=220kg) who is suspended over a pully......

KelseyB · 14th January 2002, 20:46

ROFLMAO repeadeadly

Huehuetenango · 14th January 2002, 23:23

sorry, man

i failed physics

Curi0us_George · 15th January 2002, 00:28

Quote:

Originally posted by _Blackdog_
wow what a clever way to get other people to do your math homework! change the names to members of a band and wait for someone to solve!

i got to try that with my physics:
if mick jagger (m=40kg) is on a frictionless plane on an angle of 37 degrees attached by a rope to keith richard (m=220kg) who is suspended over a pully......

ROFL

deathazre · 15th January 2002, 00:36

Quote:

Originally posted by _Blackdog_

i got to try that with my physics:
if mick jagger (m=40kg) is on a frictionless plane on an angle of 37 degrees attached by a rope to keith richard (m=220kg) who is suspended over a pull(e)y......

Keith falls at 7.3849 m/s

assuming that's 37 from horizontal

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 15th January 2002, 00:41

Quote:

Originally posted by _Blackdog_
if mick jagger (m=40kg) is on a frictionless plane on an angle of 37 degrees attached by a rope to keith richard (m=220kg) who is suspended over a pully......

Just remove the center pin from the pulley.

WolfieD · 15th January 2002, 00:47

Lets use The Beatles.

John needs to write a paper (5 paragraphs) on Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle on how Kurt uses Religion, Science, and Government in his novel, and how he satirizes them.

What would John write?

Curi0us_George · 15th January 2002, 00:52

I would reply, but it would probably offend a great many fans of John.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 15th January 2002, 00:59

Quote:

Originally posted by WolfieD
What would John write?

Words.

iomegajaz · 15th January 2002, 01:09

LMFAO nice one George. Yeah, Wolfie, stick that in yer pipe and smoke it, putz!

(sorry, I watched the original Ocean's 11 last night

)

c2R · 15th January 2002, 17:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Huehuetenango
sorry, man

i failed physics

snap - I got a N in Advanced Level physics - it stands for "you Nearly got a grade"

binary hero · 15th January 2002, 20:55

John would not write anything, he would 'be ill' and come to the WAUT (winamp unreal tournament)

will · 15th January 2002, 21:13

Quote:

Originally posted by WolfieD
Lets use The Beatles.

John needs to write a paper (5 paragraphs) on Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle on how Kurt uses Religion, Science, and Government in his novel, and how he satirizes them.

What would John write?

nothing, 'cos he's dead.

14th January 2002, 18:03	#1
Bop Forum King Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,884	The U2 Problem Here's riddle for you guys: The band U2 has to be at a concert in exactly 17 minutes (in order to get an on-time bonus of $2 million). However the band has been hiking a mountain and although they are very close to the concert venue; before them stands an old rope bridge. On which only two members can cross at a time. It is night and since the bridge is unsafe, they have to share the one flashlight they have. How would the band get across on time if it takes, Bono 1 minute to cross each way, Edge 2 minutes each way, Adam 5 minutes each way, and Larry 10 minutes each way? Have fun and if you have already heard this before, please don't ruin it for the rest, thanks. only 2 at a time, nobody can carry anybody else ßoþL¡©¡†¥

14th January 2002, 18:17	#2
Gonzotek Gunslinger Join Date: May 2000 Location: Terminus Posts: 4,693	Kill Larry for being too damn slow. Seriously, Edge and Bono cross-- Time = 2 minutes Edge crosses back-- Time = 2 minutes Adam and Larry cross-- Time = 10 minutes Bono crosses back-- Time = 1 minute Bono and Edge cross again-- Time = 2 minutes Total time = 17 minutes The way to the solution is to try to elimiante the slower two people from crossing more than once/seperately. By having them both cross at once, and only once, we save quite a bit of time. -=Gonzotek=- I was away for a while. But I'm feeling much better now.

15th January 2002, 00:52	#10
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	I would reply, but it would probably offend a great many fans of John. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

15th January 2002, 01:09	#12
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,310	LMFAO nice one George. Yeah, Wolfie, stick that in yer pipe and smoke it, putz! (sorry, I watched the original Ocean's 11 last night ) "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

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14th January 2002, 19:42	#3
_Blackdog_ Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: detroit Posts: 1,418	wow what a clever way to get other people to do your math homework! change the names to members of a band and wait for someone to solve! i got to try that with my physics: if mick jagger (m=40kg) is on a frictionless plane on an angle of 37 degrees attached by a rope to keith richard (m=220kg) who is suspended over a pully......

14th January 2002, 20:46	#4
KelseyB Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,054	ROFLMAO repeadeadly

14th January 2002, 23:23	#5
Huehuetenango Forum King Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,546	sorry, man i failed physics

15th January 2002, 00:47	#9
WolfieD Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 503	Lets use The Beatles. John needs to write a paper (5 paragraphs) on Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle on how Kurt uses Religion, Science, and Government in his novel, and how he satirizes them. What would John write?

15th January 2002, 20:55	#14
binary hero Banned Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,004	John would not write anything, he would 'be ill' and come to the WAUT (winamp unreal tournament)