The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
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Chapter S3, Problem 42EAP
Alternative Geometries. Find three everyday objects that obey the rules of each of the three basic types of geometry—flat, spherical, and saddle shaped. Describe each object and explain how you know which geometry it has.
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The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
Ch. S3 - Prob. 1EAPCh. S3 - Prob. 2EAPCh. S3 - Prob. 3EAPCh. S3 - Prob. 4EAPCh. S3 - Prob. 5EAPCh. S3 - What is a space time diagram? Define worldline and...Ch. S3 - 7. How do rules of geometry differ depending on...Ch. S3 - Prob. 8EAPCh. S3 - Prob. 9EAPCh. S3 - 10. According to general relativity, what is...
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