The triangle comparison theorem for spheres (Q6067055)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7766669
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 7766669 |
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The triangle comparison theorem for spheres (English)
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16 November 2023
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Using elementary calculus and spherical trigonometry, the author shows that if two spherical triangles on two different spheres have the same side-lengths, then the corresponding angles of the one that lies on the sphere with the greater radius, are smaller.
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triangle comparison theorem
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spherical triangle
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spherical cosine law
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spherical trigonometry
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