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Six Ways of Looking at a Cat: The Topologist

August 2, 2017Original blog post

The topologist sees the cat as a two-holed torus.

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Topologist: The topologist sees the cat as a two-holed torus.

Topics
Advanced Math › Topology › Genus
Level
High SchoolCollege
Themes
AnimalsMathematiciansVisual Explanations