The Domino Effect – How Dominoes Can Knock Down Larger ObjectsThe Domino Effect – How Dominoes Can Knock Down Larger Objects
You’ve probably seen videos of long chains of dominoes toppling over one after another, but did you know that a single domino can actually knock down objects much larger than itself? A University of Toronto physicist recently proved it. He used a small set of dominoes to knock down 13 objects about one-and-a-half times bigger than the dominoes themselves. He even built a giant domino tower about three feet tall and weighing 100 pounds.
Lily Hevesh first started playing with dominoes when she was 9 years old. Her grandparents had a classic 28-piece set and she loved to set them up in straight or curved lines. She’s now a professional domino artist, creating stunning setups for movies, TV shows, and events. She also has a popular YouTube channel where she posts videos of her creations.
Hevesh’s impressive domino setups require careful planning and execution. When she starts a new project, she usually takes time to create a diagram of the layout before she begins. She then selects tiles that have matching values and arranges them in a row. She also adds extra tiles to the boneyard in case any are not playable.
Dominoes are normally played with a double-six set, which has 12 square ends with either dots or numbers. Additional specialized sets have higher pip counts. These are called “extended” sets and include double-nine, double-12, double-15, and double-18. These sets can be played with two or more players.
Each domino has potential energy based on where it is standing. When Hevesh nudges a domino over, it loses its potential energy and turns into kinetic energy that causes the rest of the dominoes to fall. This process is how the domino effect works.
When writing a novel, writers often think of every plot beat as a domino that can be tipped over. The key is to create a good structure, then keep adding and reworking the story until it’s ready for publication.
The same principle can be applied to other aspects of life, such as a career or relationship. Success doesn’t happen overnight, and it is important to have a clear plan and then work steadily towards your goals. However, you must be willing to risk falling over if the path isn’t working.
If you’re not making any progress, it might be time to start a new project. It’s easy to get discouraged by failure or a lack of results, but if you have a clear plan and work steadily towards your goal, you will see progress. Just like a chain of dominoes, it will take time for your hard work to pay off.
For software development, a similar concept applies. You need a tool that can help you create a solid foundation and then let you grow as your team grows. That’s why Domino provides a single platform that gives teams self-service access to tools and infrastructure, and is fully managed in the cloud or on-premises.