The structure of Euclidean, spherical, and hyperbolic geometries are compared, considering specifically postulates, curvature of the plane, and visual models. Implications for distance, the sum of the angles of triangles, and circumference to diameter ratios are investigated. / text
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UTEXAS/oai:repositories.lib.utexas.edu:2152/ETD-UT-2009-08-188 |
Date | 2009 August 1900 |
Creators | Cowley, Corrie Schaffer |
Source Sets | University of Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | thesis |
Format | application/pdf |
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