Spherical Geometry Equilateral Pentagon

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of spherical geometry and the impossibility of having an equilateral pentagon with 4 right angles. This is due to the fact that the angles in a spherical pentagon must be greater than 108 degrees.
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GeometryIsHARD
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Hey PF! I'm going through a textbook right now and it just said "obviously, you can't have an equilateral pentagon with 4 right angles in spherical geometry (Lambert quadrilaterals).

However, I am not able to make the connection. can somebody help me understand why this is?
 
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So every angle must be greater than 108 degrees and therefore it's quite obvious you can't have four of them being 90 degree's. Is that what you are saying?
 
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GeometryIsHARD said:
So every angle must be greater than 108 degrees and therefore it's quite obvious you can't have four of them being 90 degree's. Is that what you are saying?

Yes.
 

Related to Spherical Geometry Equilateral Pentagon

What is a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon?

A spherical geometry equilateral pentagon is a five-sided polygon with equal length sides and equal angles on a curved surface, such as a sphere. It is a type of shape that can be found in spherical geometry, which studies the properties of shapes on a curved surface.

How do you calculate the angles of a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon?

The angles of a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon can be calculated using the formula (n-2)*180, where n is the number of sides. In this case, n=5, so the total sum of angles is 3*180=540 degrees. Since all angles are equal, each angle would measure 540/5=108 degrees.

What are the properties of a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon?

Some of the properties of a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon include having five equal sides, five equal angles (108 degrees each), and a total of 540 degrees for the sum of angles. It also has rotational symmetry of order 5, meaning it can be rotated 5 times before it looks the same.

How is a spherical geometry equilateral pentagon different from a flat equilateral pentagon?

A spherical geometry equilateral pentagon is different from a flat equilateral pentagon in that it exists on a curved surface, whereas a flat equilateral pentagon exists on a flat surface. The angles and lengths of sides may also differ between the two due to the curvature of the surface they are on.

What are some real-world examples of spherical geometry equilateral pentagons?

Some real-world examples of spherical geometry equilateral pentagons include the shape of a soap bubble, the panels on a soccer ball, or the structure of a virus. These objects all have a spherical geometry and exhibit the properties of an equilateral pentagon on their curved surfaces.

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