Prepare to test your logic! This classic riddle has been online for years, captivating people and starting heated debates. It’s a simple – looking situation, but the results are complex. Are you ready to explore domino effects and guess who’ll perish?
Imagine five people, A to E, on platforms. Person E is about to push a large stone down a hill. The big question is: Who dies if E pushes the stone?
To solve this, think beyond the stone’s direct impact. Consider possible chain reactions. The stone’s momentum and the people’s positions set up a potential domino effect.
- The stone might tip the seesaw, falling on C and D, leaving B and A unhurt. But this is just the start.
- If D and C are hit, the first stone might hit the balance, making other stones on it jump up and hit E. So D, C, and E could die, but only if the first stone is heavy enough.
- The stone could tip the seesaw onto C and D, and the momentum might knock B off, leaving A safe.
- The stone could roll down and crush D, leaving the others unharmed.
- All four (D, C, B, and A) could die. The stone could start a chain reaction, tipping the seesaw and causing a domino effect that leads to A’s death.
This riddle makes you think critically about cause – and – effect. It’s not just about the stone’s immediate impact, but all the potential consequences. It forces you to consider how everything is connected and the chance of unexpected results.
So, what’s your answer? Who dies if E pushes the stone? Leave your answer in the comments and see if you can out – think the domino effect!