Quote:
Originally posted by John3
I'm sorry you believe that. It's wrong.
A better answer is that they are round because pipes are round. And you could also mention standardization as a good reason.
But the reason you gave is complete b.s. - it got popular because it was quoted as a Microsoft interview question.
|
John is right actually Stocktrader. A circle will certainly fall through just like EVERY shape will without a bevel. If you cover a round pipe (the hole) with a square it will work equally well, however would take more cost to create (more surface area).
As for surface area, consider why carrying beams in buildings are not round, but square, or H-shaped.
