How An Astrophysicist Cuts an Onion
June 27, 2024
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as posted by the channelGeometrically, why are onions better than potatoes? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down Cartesian coordinates, spherical geometry, and why onions make you cry.
Learn about coordinates on a square, a sphere, and a cylinder. We talk about the geometry of potato chips versus french fries. Plus, why does Neil feel moved to cut an onion in the office?
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