Fractals the Hidden Dimension

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What is a fractal?

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A fractal is a complex geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-scale copy of the whole. This property is known as self-similarity.

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Who is Benoit Mandelbrot?

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Benoit Mandelbrot was a mathematician known for his work on fractals and for coining the term 'fractal'.

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What major event did Mandelbrot survive when he was younger?

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The Holocaust.

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In which country did Mandelbrot study?

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France.

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What is self-similarity in fractals?

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Self-similarity is a property where a shape or pattern is repeated at different scales.

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What technology made working with fractals easier?

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Computers.

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Where did researchers study the relationship between fractals and the eye?

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University of Oregon.

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What is the significance of fractals in nature?

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Fractals are found in various natural phenomena, such as snowflakes, mountain ranges, and coastlines, illustrating complex patterns.

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Where did researchers travel to study fractals in the rain forest?

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Costa Rica.

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What is the Mandelbrot set?

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The Mandelbrot set is a set of complex numbers that produces a particular type of fractal when plotted.