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#26 2012-12-16 03:58:16

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Re: Fractals in a simple way

Okay neutral 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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