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Can the dimples on a golf ball be evenly spaced?
- Source :
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Analysis . Jul2024, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p457-464. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Surprisingly, the dimples on a golf ball (typically around 300-400) cannot be spaced evenly on the surface. I will explain how this is connected to the Platonic solids. The example is interesting, because it illustrates a difference between efficient and formal causation and explanation. I will discuss a few interesting consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *GOLF balls
*PLATONIC solids
*SYMMETRY
*CAUSATION (Philosophy)
*EXPLANATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00032638
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Analysis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 180255411
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/analys/anad097