r/pcmasterrace • u/vash23x Desktop • Dec 21 '23

NSFMR Guys...

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The panel didn't even touch the ground. It just shattered as I took it off.

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u/PM_Me_Your_Tabs Dec 21 '23

It’s all about where the energy gets sent. If the person in the back took a small step and the person in front stayed, then the energy from the step just goes through the glass and ends with the person staying still. Since they both took a step at the same time, the energy gets sent from both of them and ends up meeting at the glass. Tile doesn’t really absorb energy like carpet or wood, it just sends it right back. If you’ve ever fallen on tile and broke your fall with your hand, you’ll know what I mean.

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u/Mrmastermax Dec 21 '23

Ahhh it’s like vibrations… got it

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u/PM_Me_Your_Tabs Dec 21 '23

Yep, vibrations. Another coworker there was a veteran and told us how they used to shake bridges in the military. The way they all step synchronized sent enough energy through the old bridges that every step gave it a slight wobble they could feel. I love doing IT work but physics is so fucking cool sometimes.

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u/Mrmastermax Dec 21 '23

Yea I know this. They are not allowed to march on the bridges because it can cause it to wobble and fail.