MHB Geometric Shapes in Everyday Life

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Geometric shapes are prevalent in everyday life, often found in nature and human-made structures. Common examples include circles in wheels and clocks, triangles in rooftops and road signs, and rectangles in doors and windows. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing these shapes in various contexts, such as architecture and natural formations. Participants are encouraged to explore visual resources online to identify these shapes further. Understanding geometric shapes enhances appreciation of both the natural world and design elements in daily life.
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What are the geometric shapes that you can find in daily life?
 
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Thread 'Area of Overlapping Squares'

Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
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