In terms of complexity, middle slice moves on a 3x3 cube change 4 edges and 4 center pieces, or 12 stickers. Rotating a single face on a cube rotates at least 4 edges and 4 corner pieces (and a center in position), or 20 stickers, and a center.
Following your logic, a double layer turn would count as two moves. That hardly seems correct. -Mike On 3/10/06, Kelvin Cracknell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], "Mike Bennett" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > On a real cube, hold two sides, then push a middle 'slice' with your > finger > > to achieve this effect. It's not only possible, it's very fast. > > > > i can see that... but as the cube has a fixed centre you are still > effectivly rotating the two sides and orienting the cube. > > the method you discribed may be fast but you are still effectivly > performing two moves at once... two face rotations and an orientation > > the fact that you are holding the two side faces. fixes the orientation > angle to one location > > im sorry if im babbling but this is a interesting point. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
