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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying the shape of a lamp, with participants exploring geometric classifications and specific types of polyhedra. The scope includes conceptual understanding of polyhedra and references to geometric properties.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants identify the lamp as a polyhedron.
- One participant suggests that more information, such as the number of faces, edges, and vertices, would help clarify the specific type of polyhedron.
- Another participant proposes that the lamp might be a pentagonal hexecontahedron, referencing it as one of the Catalan solids.
- Participants express appreciation for the resources shared, indicating that they found the links helpful for understanding.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the lamp is a polyhedron, but there is no consensus on the specific type of polyhedron it represents. Multiple views and suggestions remain regarding its classification.
Contextual Notes
The discussion lacks specific numerical details about the lamp's geometry, which may limit the ability to definitively classify the polyhedron. There are also references to external resources that may not fully resolve the inquiry.
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Nidum
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It's a polyhedron .
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polyhedron.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polyhedron.html (Try playing with the animator part way down page)
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polyhedron.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/polyhedron.html (Try playing with the animator part way down page)
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thank youNidum said:
that makes sense - weblink helped a lot!
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Nidum said:
Obviously, but which kind? Maybe the OP can start by giving some numerical information like number of faces, edges and vertices. And perhaps get a close up of one of the faces. It doesn't look like a regular polygon to me.
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micromass said:
Or at least two of the three.
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Vanadium 50 said:Or at least two of the three.
Haha, true!
I did some basic research, and it's probably this one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagonal_hexecontahedron It is one of the Catalan solids.
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I thought this, too, playing with the quoted animations.micromass said:
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many thanks you all! over the top answers.
very much appreciate it
very much appreciate it
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