How Do You Prove That This Puzzle Is Physically Solvable?

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The goal of the puzzle is to remove the wooden stick from the jar by fiddling with it.

Is it possible to mathematically/physically prove that the puzzle is solvable, given the precise dimensions of all the components?

Puzzle being assembled, if interested: https://youtu.be/3tjMDbS2nz0?t=178

asked Apr 11, 2020 at 12:25

Pixel S

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$\begingroup$ Are any of the dimensions known? $\endgroup$
– Beastly Gerbil
Commented Apr 11, 2020 at 12:43
$\begingroup$ Is there a video of the puzzle being assembled? $\endgroup$
– JMP
Commented Apr 11, 2020 at 12:53
$\begingroup$ I have edited the main answer to contain a video of the puzzle being assembled. $\endgroup$
– Pixel S
Commented Apr 11, 2020 at 12:58
$\begingroup$ Also, the dimensions aren't known. I was talking more on a theoretical basis. $\endgroup$
– Pixel S
Commented Apr 11, 2020 at 12:59
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$\begingroup$ You can find Chris Ramsay solving it here. m.youtube.com/watch?v=VWKt4AOM5Yw $\endgroup$
– tyobrien
Commented Apr 12, 2020 at 17:59

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