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Questions for Discussion: Triangles: Designing a Newspaper Chair

  • Why do you think the ZOOM cast members used triangles? Explain your answer using sketches to show the forces involved.
  • The ZOOM cast members used their triangles in a specific design. What was this design? Can you think of other designs that might be stronger? If so, describe them and explain why you think they will be stronger. If not, explain why not.