They did the monster math* (lemmy.world)

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I stole this title from the comment from @TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works

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[-] blackbrook@mander.xyz 10 points 3 months ago

Most things don't scale linearly with size.

[-] nooneescapesthelaw@mander.xyz 12 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Given how the snail moves I feel like it's an accurate assumption since each pull is x% longer

[-] blackbrook@mander.xyz 2 points 3 months ago

I think friction and mass will affect those pulls non-linearly, probably to the point of the snail not able to even move. See, now you've made me go and ruin the whole cartoon premise!

[-] nooneescapesthelaw@mander.xyz 1 points 3 months ago

Your correct I didn't really think of mass and friction, good catch

Now assume ideal snail

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