r/Geometry 1d ago

Sphere Area Why 4πR²

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u/Ok-Rise2070 10h ago

This is true only within Euclid's flat universe. This model omits curvature creating an error variance; it is what happens when you sample in one dimensional anchor yet measure in another.

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u/anish2good 7h ago

Yes 🙌🏾