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[SOLVED] Flatland question
In Hyperspace, Mr. Kaku makes several references to a 3D object entering a 2D world. If the object is say, a ball, he notes that the 2D people would see a giant, dark circle.
My question is how they can tell it's a circle. It would seem that if the ball were to come down in front of them, all they would see is a darknesss on the horizon. How could they possibly get a "bird's eye view" and see the outline of the object?
Thanks,
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In Hyperspace, Mr. Kaku makes several references to a 3D object entering a 2D world. If the object is say, a ball, he notes that the 2D people would see a giant, dark circle.
My question is how they can tell it's a circle. It would seem that if the ball were to come down in front of them, all they would see is a darknesss on the horizon. How could they possibly get a "bird's eye view" and see the outline of the object?
Thanks,
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