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SANE COMPUTERS QUIZ #1

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Can 10,000 People Move 10,000 Pounds???

Obvious? Think again...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THE SITUATION

A 1000 People... and a 10,000-Pound Weight

See the picture above?

  • There are 10,000 people there, all healthy and strong.
  • There's also a large weight, weighing 10,000 pounds (4535 Kilograms).
  • The weight is sitting loosely on the floor. There are no obstacles around it.
  • The task of these people is to PUSH the weight and try to move it.
  • And now...

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    NOW THE QUESTION IS: WILL THE WEIGHT MOVE?

    Don't jump! nobody has solved this quiz since 1999...

    What will happen if these 10,000 healthy people try to push HARD that weight standing there? Will it move?

    There are five possible outcomes, and you have to choose one and EXPLAIN why you think it's the correct answer. If you analyze the situation, you may find that the answer is quite simple.

    Mark one of the options, then explain it below:

    The weight will NOT move.
    The weight will move a bit.
    It will move A LOT.
    What?? It will fly like a rocket!
    None of the above answers is true.

    Please explain:

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    Credit: This puzzle has been suggested by Ozzie Freedom, Founder.


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