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The Mathematics of Origami
Paper folding is full of mathematics. See how quickly folding doubles thickness, discover the two simple theorems that decide whether a crease pattern folds flat, learn how a single fold can do what compass and straightedge cannot, and meet the origami patterns used in spacecraft and medicine.
7 lessons~35 min0/7 complete
Start courseHelpful background: Geometry: Visual Proofs
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Folding Rules
Doubling and flat-foldability.
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Folding Beyond the Compass
Trisection and engineering.