Non-Euclidean geometry Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Non-Euclidean geometry.

  • 4 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (4)

1,317 words, approx. 5 pages
The Shape of Space: the Beginning of Non-Euclidean Geometry Overview During the nineteenth century several mathematicians realized, at about the same time, that a geometry based on Euclid's cla... Read more
1,616 words, approx. 6 pages
Non-Euclidean Geometry Non-Euclidean geometry refers to certain types of geometry which differ from plane and solid geometry which dominated the realm of mathematics for several centuries. There are o... Read more
757 words, approx. 3 pages
Non-Euclidean Geometry Non-Eucildean geometry is the study of spatial relationships in which the Euclidean parallel postulate is altered or replaced to produce a system in which the traditional proper... Read more
887 words, approx. 3 pages
Non-Euclidean Geometry The mathematics contained in Euclid's Elements are based on five axioms and five postulates. Euclid regarded these ten statements as fundamental truths that had to be accepted w... Read more