[Androsynth]

You are correct, but you can trisect that piece of wood an infinite number of ways. The logical equilibrium point is 3 even pieces.

The student chose a ratio of 1,1,1; which is the logical equilibrium point. your image shows 1.5,0.75,0.75; which is the second most logical ratio because it is in the form x + 2y = 3 (which can be trisected an infinite number of ways while maintaining that ratio). The third form would be x + y + z = 3; which can also be trisected an infinite number of ways and would be the least intuitive.

i am agreeing with you, i am just trying to show that it is illogical for it to be 'open for debate'.

There is a game theory term for this type of equilibrium, but i forgot its name. Its the same type of equilibrium as "there are three colors and a number, which one is different?" type sesame street problems.