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MathXplosion
The Many Sides of Triangles
Eric tests the strength of a paper chair. Will it buckle under pressure or will it stand up to the test? Triangles have a deep-seated tradition of holding up lots of weight, are they really the strongest shape ever? Let's see! It's not magic... it's math! The Educational Gist: The emphasis is on the right angle, right triangle and equilateral triangle. Triangles are inherently strong because they form a fixed rigid shape that's been used in architecture and design through the ages.