Can anyone explain in simple terms the square cube law and how it applies to animals and people. I have seen it referenced to fictional beast, especially those who are absurdly large. But can anyone explain it what it actually means
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As surface area grows; volume grows much larger
Skynscrapers have to become thinner the higher up they go to prevent structural failure
Elephants and rhinos struggle to stay cool relative to mice and squirrels
If you have a cube filled with water; and make the cube larger (and still filled with water) the pressure on the sides will be significantly higher…..to solve this you’d need thicker walls; or lower pressure by removing some water
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