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Why is a triangle so strong?

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Not sure about a tringle. A triangle is strong because, unlike other polygons, the length of the three sides uniquely determines the shape. There is, therefore, no possibility of flexing the shape.

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Each side is anchored to the other two so that there are no degrees of freedom.

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