Archive for the ‘Geometry’ Category
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Using geometry, we can determine the volume and surface area of any object.
However, have you wondered what is the relationship between them?
If we want to maintain the volume of an box but reduce its surface area, is it possible?
Or does the volume ALWAYS increases with increase in its surface area?
How ...
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Friday, April 11th, 2008
A simple way to obtain a right-angled triangle is to draw a triangle with its corners touching the edge of a circle with its diameter as one side of the triangle.
Look at this post for details on what I am talking (or rather writing) about.
However, the question is how do we know ...
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
We can draw a right-angled triangle using various ways.
One way is to make use of a protractor.
Another way is to use a try square.
But what if you have only a geometric compass, how do you do it?
(Not the compass that give you directional bearings of north, south, east and west!
It ...
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
In geometry studies, you would come across, definitely, the terms "area" and "perimeter".
I suppose, you are also good at calculating their numerical value.
However, in the midst of doing the many calculations and heavily involved with different funny shapes, the fundamentals of geometry have to be maintained. The principles are always ...
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Geometry does involve objects in the 3-D perspective.
The height factor of the geometrical outlook is presented in the 3-dimensional view.
But does it really present the object with a complete understanding of its shape?
There may be assumptions made if the angle of view is not appropriate.
The assumptions may be wrong!
Let me ...
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Geometry has lasted a long time ago.
The Egyptian Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is a famous example.
What is so special about the shape of this pyramid?
It differs from other shape in that, besides the base, all its other surfaces end up in a vertex, or pointed tip at one end.
Actually this ...
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