Google Interview Question

Why are manhole covers round?

Interview Answers

Anonymous

Nov 12, 2014

1. So that people do not fall into it 2. It is easier to move horizontally and place on the manhole, than any other shape 3. It requires the least area for a given dimensional radius, thus saving on metal costs

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Anonymous

Dec 29, 2014

It cannot fall through the hole that it is meant to cover

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