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What is a sphere in geometry?
What is a sphere in geometry?
A sphere is a three-dimensional object that is the set of points that are all at the same distance from a given point in three-dimensional space.
Who were the earliest known mentions of spheres attributed to?
Who were the earliest known mentions of spheres attributed to?
The ancient Greek mathematicians.
In what fields of mathematics is the sphere a fundamental object?
In what fields of mathematics is the sphere a fundamental object?
The sphere is a fundamental object in many fields of mathematics.
Give an example of a natural occurrence of a nearly-spherical shape.
Give an example of a natural occurrence of a nearly-spherical shape.
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How are most balls used in sports and toys shaped?
How are most balls used in sports and toys shaped?
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