Lénart Spheres
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What is the shortest distance between two points on a sphere?
Introduction
What are the practical operations This exploration invites you to investigate the mathematical patterns and principles at work. You can collect data, create models, and validate your conclusions using a variety of mathematical techniques.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Education
Non-Euclidean Geometry
Spherical Geometry
Topology