Impossible Puzzle Revealed

This is a response to Impossible Puzzle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxhD_9_FoPU

This video shows how this puzzle really works when you don't have a border to cram the pieces into.

I labeled dimensions on the puzzle so you would know what dimensions are the same (same letter=same dimension)

The material left on the bottom right of the puzzle when complete is equal to the area of the "magical space". In the original video, a border is used, and the puzzle material is some kind of foam board. The border allows the pieces to be forced together, while maintaining the same perimeter. This creates an illusion that the surface area of the pieces is the same, but somehow there is extra, ''magical" space created simply by rearranging pieces.
The truth is that when the pieces are forced into a space smaller than then can fit, the surface area of the pieces is smaller. Because the surface area is smaller, that "missing" area has to show up somewhere.(magical square space)

The point of my puzzle was to show what is actually going on, and that even if the puzzle is cut perfect, without any gaps, it doesn't work. It really doesn't matter what the shape of the space is, that all depends on how you cut the L-shaped pieces and how wide you make the bigger, angled pieces. My only point is to show that without a border to force the pieces into, no matter what dimensions the puzzle is, the extra space is accounted for somewhere else.

Apparently I need to point out that the slopes are cut straight. I used a straight edge to cut them, so I know they are straight. The Triangle Problem is interesting, but it doesn't apply to this puzzle. http://www.marktaw.com/blog/TheTriangleProblem.html

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Re: impossible puzzle
• Impossible puzzle revealed
• truth about impossible puzzle

[pjn2001]

The answer lies in the fact that the bottom slope of your top top triangle does not and will never fit perfectly on top of the 2 combined top slopes of the 2 big pieces beneath it in the rearranged combination.

[thatubeman2008]

@pjn2001 Sorry but my example has nothing to do with the slope on top. These pieces could be cut PERFECT and you would get the same result.

[pjn2001]

@thatubeman2008 sigh. The bottom part sticks out because of the slope you are trying to fit. Go google "The Triangle Problem or What's Wrong with the Obvious Truth" or get a maths degree.

[thatubeman2008]

@pjn2001 Did you even watch the video that this one is replying to? Did you read my description? I found your "The Triangle problem" before I ever posted this video. In the triangle problem the pieces aren't restricted to a set border or frame like in "impossible puzzle", So your eyes trick you into thinking they are straight (does not apply to this puzzle). In this puzzle the pieces ARE STRAIGHT ( I cut them). Therefore the ONLY solution to my puzzle is what I have shown and described.

[nerfgunuser]

yes, but if you look at the bottom right corner, you'll notice it isn't exactly lined up with the rest of the paper.

[thatubeman2008]

@nerfgunuser witch is where the empty space comes from!!!!

[thatubeman2008]

@jwh424 Sorry, but I don't think you understand the point to this video. Basically it is IMPOSSIBLE to change the surface area of a puzzle just by moving the pieces around. If you haven't yet, read the video description.

[SkyISKult]

the c on the big block is longer than the c on the small block

[Gelo1305]

I had to mute this to watch the video

[GrtrThnClnD]

Extremely fitting music bro.

[vassdel]

Do you actually have two hands, or you 're missing your left one?

[thumper409]

if anyone's still reading this...the L's were against each other l=l not l_ -l i don't think it's a mystery

[raymondduncan01]

BRAVO!

[CrashDrumz]

NAME OF SONG!!!!!!!!!!!

[CrashDrumz]

SSOOONGGG!! FUCK!! SONG!!!!

[Raajao2]

very easy

[TheLolilol321]

Song?!?!?!