Fractals and Infinity

May 19, 2020 | Hinsdale

Thought.co gives us the following explanation of how fractals are infinite:

"A fractal is an abstract mathematical object, used in art and to simulate natural phenomena. Written as a mathematical equation, most fractals are nowhere differentiable. When viewing an image of a fractal, this means you could zoom in and see new detail. In other words, a fractal is infinitely magnifiable."

Each line segment is divided into three equal segments.
An equilateral triangle is drawn using the middle segment as its base, pointing outward.
The line segment serving as the base of the triangle is removed.

Some examples of fractals from WebEco-ist!

And enjoy this video from the BBC as well!

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Fractals and Infinity

Thought.co gives us the following explanation of how fractals are infinite:

Some examples of fractals from WebEco-ist!

And enjoy this video from the BBC as well!

Visit Us at Mathnasium of Hinsdale

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