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What is the shape of snowball? i thought it's circle but my friend said it's a sphere.
Asian Girl said:What is the shape of snowball? i thought it's circle but my friend said it's a sphere.
Large, well formed snowflakes are relatively flat and have six approximately identical arms …
Defennder said:Why would a snowflake be shaped like a sphere?
My question (and, I suspect, Defennder's, except for a typo) would be "Why would a snowflake be shaped like a circle". All snowflakes are more like 6 pointed stars.tiny-tim said:You'll have to ask Asian Girl's friend!
… you're trying to get an introduction, aren't you … ?
HallsofIvy said:All snowflakes are more like 6 pointed stars.
The snowball shape debate is a discussion among scientists about whether a snowball should be considered a circle or a sphere. Some argue that a snowball is a perfect circle, while others argue that it is a perfect sphere.
Those who argue that a snowball is a circle often point to its appearance when viewed from above. When looking down at a snowball, it appears to be a perfect circle with no visible curvature.
On the other hand, those who argue that a snowball is a sphere point to its three-dimensional shape. When held in the hand or rolled on a flat surface, a snowball's shape appears to be more spherical than circular.
No, there is currently no consensus among scientists about the snowball shape. This debate continues to be a topic of discussion and research in the scientific community.
While the shape of a snowball may seem like a trivial topic, it actually has implications for fields such as physics and meteorology. Understanding the shape of a snowball can help scientists better understand how snow behaves and how it may impact the environment.