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Can the dimples on a golf ball be evenly spaced?

Authors :
Brown, James Robert
Source :
Analysis. Jul2024, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p457-464. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

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]

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