The Eleven-Faced Die That Emulates Two Six-Sided Dice
13 days ago
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- Researchers developed an eleven-sided asymmetric die that mimics the 2d6 bell curve distribution (2-12).
- A novel method was introduced to determine stable resting states of rigid bodies without simulations, allowing shape design with specific properties.
- Demonstrated a three-sided die with a non-uniform probability distribution (25%-50%-25%).
- Physical tests show theoretical matches on hard surfaces, but automated testing hasn't been conducted.
- The model ignores factors like momentum, spin, elasticity, friction, surface angle, and aerodynamics, limiting real-world accuracy.
- Coin toss analogy used to argue geometry alone can predict probabilities, but asymmetrical objects like pigs behave differently.
- Criticism labels the work as 'brilliant but pointless,' though it may aim for an Ig Nobel Prize.