MathArt Explorations - Patterns and Shapes in Nature

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Symmetry

patterns on one side reflect or match other side perfectly or closely

<p>patterns on one side reflect or match other side perfectly or closely</p>
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Line

extends infinitely in two directions

<p>extends infinitely in two directions</p>
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catanary

curve of idealized hanging chain or cable when supported at ends & acted by its own weight

<p>curve of idealized hanging chain or cable when supported at ends &amp; acted by its own weight</p>
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Parabola

examples include rainbow and bouncing ball

<p>examples include rainbow and bouncing ball</p>
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vertex angle

highest or lowest point of a parabola

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Fractals

roughness pattern found in nature including cracked dirt or dry skin

<p>roughness pattern found in nature including cracked dirt or dry skin</p>
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fractals in nature examples

lightning bolts, leaves, tree branches

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Circle in Greek

kirkos meaning turn or bend

<p>kirkos meaning turn or bend</p>
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Concentric circular rings or polygons

share same center, axis or origin with one inside other

<p>share same center, axis or origin with one inside other</p>
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Examples of polygons in nature

honeycomb cell and cubed pyrite

<p>honeycomb cell and cubed pyrite</p>