FlyingRhenquest 1 #1 September 19, 2013 "How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 September 19, 2013 FlyingRhenquest"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 September 19, 2013 theonlyski***"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device Pony keg is already a defined volume; 1/4 of a barrel or 7.75 gallons. 1/4 of a barrel...quarter horse...pony...get it? However, "Eureka!" Your water displacement method is the absolute correct answer for a young horse. Although, a measuring tape is commonly used as for an approximation of weight (which, yes, is different than volume) for the purposes of general dosages of medicines and supplements. For example, http://www.smartpakequine.com/smartpak-weight-tape-5805p.aspx.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #4 September 19, 2013 theonlyski***"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device See, that's not so hard is it? I've gotten water displacement from a couple people, but not on my immediate team. My first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" I decided that if the interviewer receives this question his response should be "No, I want to use the pony later." I suppose you could also potentially decompose the pony into curves and use the calculus method of estimating the volume of a curve, but that's boring.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 September 19, 2013 FlyingRhenquestMy first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" According to the guys at Blendtec, it will blend."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 September 20, 2013 Also, never assume there is only ONE way of doing something or giving a technically correct answer. For instance, with the proper equipment a person could also laser scan the pony and derive the volume from that. AND without you further defining the question... I could take a db meter, put it next the pony and then slap it on its ass.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #7 September 20, 2013 quade I could take a db meter, put it next the pony and then slap it on its ass. Whatever floats your boat. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #8 September 20, 2013 FlyingRhenquest******"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device See, that's not so hard is it? I've gotten water displacement from a couple people, but not on my immediate team. My first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" I decided that if the interviewer receives this question his response should be "No, I want to use the pony later." I suppose you could also potentially decompose the pony into curves and use the calculus method of estimating the volume of a curve, but that's boring. Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 September 20, 2013 oldwomanc6 *********"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device See, that's not so hard is it? I've gotten water displacement from a couple people, but not on my immediate team. My first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" I decided that if the interviewer receives this question his response should be "No, I want to use the pony later." I suppose you could also potentially decompose the pony into curves and use the calculus method of estimating the volume of a curve, but that's boring. Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later. Popsicles. First thing that came into my mind. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 September 20, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later. Popsicles. First thing that came into my mind. Pony soupYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #11 September 20, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ************"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device See, that's not so hard is it? I've gotten water displacement from a couple people, but not on my immediate team. My first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" I decided that if the interviewer receives this question his response should be "No, I want to use the pony later." I suppose you could also potentially decompose the pony into curves and use the calculus method of estimating the volume of a curve, but that's boring. Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later. Popsicles. First thing that came into my mind. Can you imagine the market for upscale doggy-treats? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phreeloader 0 #12 September 20, 2013 oldwomanc6 Can you imagine the market for upscale doggy-treats? Why waste it on dogs?? http://cowleysfinefood.com/my-brittle-pony-black-beauty.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 September 20, 2013 quade ******"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device Pony keg is already a defined volume; 1/4 of a barrel or 7.75 gallons. 1/4 of a barrel...quarter horse...pony...get it? However, "Eureka!" Your water displacement method is the absolute correct answer for a young horse. Although, a measuring tape is commonly used as for an approximation of weight (which, yes, is different than volume) for the purposes of general dosages of medicines and supplements. For example, http://www.smartpakequine.com/smartpak-weight-tape-5805p.aspx. Wrong .. [pedant mode = on] the question asked you how to CALCULATE the volume of a Pony NOT find out through experimentation (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 September 20, 2013 oldwomanc6*********"How would you go about calculating the volume of a pony?" So far it seems like most of my co-workers would fail the interview. pony keg: submerge the pony keg in a water displacement measuring device pony (horse): submerge in a big water displacement measuring device See, that's not so hard is it? I've gotten water displacement from a couple people, but not on my immediate team. My first though upon thinking of the question was "Can I put the pony in a blender?" I decided that if the interviewer receives this question his response should be "No, I want to use the pony later." I suppose you could also potentially decompose the pony into curves and use the calculus method of estimating the volume of a curve, but that's boring. Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later. Only race that pony will will is in the belly of a Greyhound ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #15 September 20, 2013 That's sooooo easy. The answer is boobies. A more descriptive answer is Boobies and Blow. If you REALLY want to get numerals past the decimal . . . Strippers and Blow. Am I hired?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickochet 0 #16 September 24, 2013 And Turtlespeed for the win!If you never fall down you aren't trying hard enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #17 September 24, 2013 airtwardo *** Even if you blended the pony, you could use it later. Only race that pony will will is in the belly of a Greyhound Any win is a good win. Especially if the odds are long! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #18 September 24, 2013 This question should probably be in the context of what profession you are hiring for: Mathematician: extrapolate curve data from a 3-D scan, and enter that into Mathematica. Physicist: Weigh the pony, and using the average mass of equines per kilogram, easy division to get the volume. Initial conditions are that you know the average mass of equine and have a large scale. Engineer: Given the average volume of a comparably sized cow, the volume of the pony will be the same +-10% Marketing: Who cares about the volume? Does it come in the colors that the customer wants? Janitor: Uh-uh! I ain't cleaning up all that shit. Edit to add: Chemist: You want the final answer in Moles per milliliter, right?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #19 September 24, 2013 riddler Physicist: Weigh the pony, and using the average mass of equines per kilogram, easy division to get the volume. Initial conditions are that you know the average mass of equine and have a large scale. Assume a density close to water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #20 September 24, 2013 Friend of mine pointed out that there's no SI standard measure of "pony". Someone should get on NIST about that.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #21 September 24, 2013 This is the standard by which all ponies are measured. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #22 September 24, 2013 oldwomanc6 This is the standard by which all ponies are measured. I thought it was the saleen 7.0I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #23 September 24, 2013 turtlespeed ***This is the standard by which all ponies are measured. I thought it was the saleen 7.0 The word you're looking for is Shelby.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #24 September 24, 2013 This is not a pony. This is a pony.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #25 September 24, 2013 oldwomanc6 This is not a pony. This is a pony. My link is brokededThat was the picture I was trying to show you.The second one.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
