Knot Theory
Geometry
Level
2
If you do not cut the rope, can this knot be untangled to a single, untwisted loop?
Yes, I can untangle it
Not enough information is given
No, it's impossible
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Well, in two parts of the model, you can see that the rope goes under and over the same section of rope. Any amount of twisting will not get it to untangle.