How many knots will form if you pull the ends of the string in opposite directions?
180 Days of Ideas for Discussion in Math Class. (as of 9July2014, we're in overtime!)
Showing posts with label Topology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Topology. Show all posts
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141: Topology Bagels - One Ring
Yesterday's cutting was interesting, but difficult to achieve. This one is simpler. Can you cut your bagel so that you get one continuous loop of bread?
For Sunday brunch, cut your bagel so the two halves are linked together like a chain.
— Steven Strogatz (@stevenstrogatz)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
140: Topology Bagels - Two Rings
Can you cut your bagel so that you get two linked rings?
For Sunday brunch, cut your bagel so the two halves are linked together like a chain.
— Steven Strogatz (@stevenstrogatz) May 25, 2014
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