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How strong is your knot?
MIT mathematicians and engineers have developed a mathematical model that predicts how stable a knot is, based on several key properties, including the number of crossings involved, and the direction in which the rope segments twist as the knot is pulled tight.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Jan 2, 2020 | How strong is your knot? by chmaynard | 286 | 132 |
