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Intrinsic v. Extrinsic Geometry and the Metric Tensor Illustrated
06 March
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We illustrate the metric tensor as a mathematical book-keeping device which accounts for the variable change necessary in converting ground-distance to hiking-distance in a topographical map. Calculations are done in topographical maps to re-enforce the intuitive explanation given of intrinsic and extrinsic geometry.
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Last Updated: Monday, March 06, 2023 - 16:59:05.