Math/physics question

[Kali]

I know this has to do with calculus, which I never passed, but...how is it when you wrap an ace bandage around your knee there is fifteen layers all bunched up BEHIND the knee and what seems like barely 3 over the top (where you actually need coverage)?

[MutantAndProud]

1. Unequal distribution of directional physical stress and friction

[WhiteTara]

3. good answer

[Pharlo]

2. Murphy's Corollary

[rubbersole]

4. See...

..all that math you thought you'd never use.

[RKP5637]

5. K&R!!!!!!! n/t

[sdfernando]

6. The answer is 42. /nt

[ProfessorGAC]

7. Magic

Or, your idea of "wrapping" is most unusual.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

8. Cheese! 😋

[Wounded Bear]

9. The Peter Principle...Sports wraps will migrate to the zone of least effectiveness.

[Kali]

10. I think you got it