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My friend and I were debating if there really could be a perfect circle in nature outside the human brain? What do you think? If you think there is, please back it up with evidence.
Kmenex said:Human brain is nature, so yes perfect circle in nature is a go!
zeromodz said:My friend and I were debating if there really could be a perfect circle in nature outside the human brain? What do you think? If you think there is, please back it up with evidence.
Danger said:If your brain is a perfect circle, it is not only 2-dimensional rather than the 3-dimensional that most of us prefer... but also not human. You seem to be missing some lobes.
You noticed the "" smiley, right? That indicates that the post was a joke, which is why we have smileys in the first place. Also, the original question specifically asks if a perfect circle can exist outside of the brain, ie: as a tangible object. The post that I was joking about, therefore, was irrelevant to the topic.Wm.Schaffer said:He's referring to the 'concept' of a perfect circle existing inside the brain, not the shape of the brain at all. Maybe you should check your lobes
Academic said:Circles aren't generally defined to have an error in their radius. The title of the thread uses the term 'perfect circle' to drive home this point.
Academic said:I don't see how error is relevant to a definition. We define things arbitrarily, and usually exactly. Error comes in when we measure and model.
Academic said:All the basic geometric shapes are concepts we invent, none of them exist in nature. We use them to model phenomenon that are approximately represented by these ideal shapes.
Ranger Mike said:rain drop is perfect circle as it handles atmospheric pressure equally around its peripheral ...
Still not in the ballpark. There are definite molecular and atomic "bumps" in the surface.lalbatros said:If we neglect the drag of air that deforms the drop, and many other small effects.
That depends on the antenna structure.rock.freak667 said:Well I think things like electric field lines are circular.
Academic said:I don't see how error is relevant to a definition. We define things arbitrarily, and usually exactly.
Academic said:Error comes in when we measure and model.
Yes, a perfect circle is possible in nature. In fact, many natural phenomena such as the shape of planets, the cross-section of tree trunks, and the structure of bubbles exhibit near-perfect circular shapes.
While it is difficult for humans to create a perfect circle, it is not impossible. With the use of advanced technology and precision tools, humans can create circles that are very close to being perfect.
The creation of a perfect circle in nature is affected by various factors such as gravity, forces of nature, and the natural shape of objects. For example, a planet's rotation and gravitational pull can contribute to its near-perfect circular shape.
While it is rare to find a perfectly circular object in nature, there are some examples of natural objects that come close to being perfect circles. These include the shape of the moon, the shape of some planets, and the cross-section of some tree trunks.
We often associate perfection with a circle because of its symmetry and uniformity. The circular shape is also considered to be aesthetically pleasing and harmonious, which may contribute to our perception of it as perfect.