Mathematical ways to draw a heart
Thanks to @mathematicsprof for the reference, here are some fun ways to create a heart using math. http://www.mathematische-basteleien.de/heart.htm Can anyone create the three dimensional heart? -Dan
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View ArticleMathematical ways to draw a heart
Thanks to @mathematicsprof for the reference, here are some fun ways to create a heart using math. http://www.mathematische-basteleien.de/heart.htm Can anyone create the three dimensional heart? -Dan
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