Self-study
passage 4
P1
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Spotlight ·
Fractal geometry
No exact definition of fractals, but they show self-similarity: small details in shape look like the shape as a whole.
Example ·
Koch curve
The Koch curve is an example of a fractal. (Details of what the Koch curve looks like. No need to memorize this. Will come back if asked about it.)
P2
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More on the Koch curve ·
Can be created by computer
Interesting point about fractal geometry ·
Simple processes can create complex patterns
This is one of the major reasons people are into fractal geometry.
P3
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Enthusiasts ·
Believe fractal geometry will rival importance of calculus
Also believe it will allow mathematicians to effectively describe natural forms (such as a cloud).
Skeptics ·
Fractal geometry will have lasting ro in math only if it can support theorems and proofs
Passage Style
Critique or debate
Spotlight
Analysis by KevinLin
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