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#26 2012-12-16 03:58:16
Re: Fractals in a simple way
Prove that the volume of the menger sponge is zero.
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#27 2012-12-16 04:14:51
- anonimnystefy
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Re: Fractals in a simple way
Try calculating the ratio of two steps in getting the menger sponge...
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#28 2012-12-17 03:54:18
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Re: Fractals in a simple way
Can you explain to me how to measure the root of a plant using fractal geometry.
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#29 2012-12-17 04:16:54
Re: Fractals in a simple way
Hi anonymnystefy;
Doesn't the volume get reduced by 20/27 in every step
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#30 2012-12-17 06:44:01
- anonimnystefy
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Re: Fractals in a simple way
It does. And if you reduce something infinitely times, what do you get?
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#31 2012-12-18 00:07:35
Re: Fractals in a simple way
Okay 
Zero
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#32 2012-12-18 22:43:39
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Re: Fractals in a simple way
Why is a mountain a fractal?
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