Many of us have played with domino — those little rectangular pieces that can be stacked on their ends to form long lines. When a domino in the line is tipped, it can cause all the others to fall over. If the pieces are spaced just right, they can form shapes, create a path for cars to drive on, or even build entire structures.
Physicists have discovered that dominoes are much more powerful than we might think. In a 1983 study, University of British Columbia physicist Lorne Whitehead set up 13 dominoes on a table. The first domino was only 5 millimeters tall and 1 millimeter thick, but when he pushed it, it knocked down 13 dominoes one-and-a-half times its size!
Dominoes have a special property that can help them create these amazing effects. When a domino is knocked over, it releases all the energy that was stored in the pips on its face. The force from this energy pushes on the next domino, and then the next, and so on, until all of the dominoes have fallen. This is called the domino effect.
In addition to playing games with dominoes, they can also be used to create works of art. People have been using them to make curved lines, grids that form pictures when they fall, and even 3D structures like towers and pyramids. Some people have even used them to create patterns on the floor or walls of their homes.
While this seems impressive, it’s important to remember that all of these amazing creations started with a single domino. Even though it might look easy to make something so complex with dominoes, it takes a lot of work and planning to get everything just right.
Domino’s is another company that knows how to use the domino effect to its advantage. The company is known for its focus on customer service, and one way they demonstrate this is by sending their CEO out to work in their restaurants. The show is called Undercover Boss, and it allows the CEO to see what really goes on in the company.
When he sees some of the conditions in the Domino’s delivery trucks, he knows that the company needs to make some changes. So he quickly puts new leadership in place and implements changes like a relaxed dress code and a college recruiting system. He also emphasizes that it’s critical for leaders to listen to their employees and hear what they have to say.
This type of communication has helped Domino’s stay ahead of its competitors and keep their customers happy. It’s a great example of how the domino effect can be positive for both the company and its customers. And who doesn’t want that?