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Achilles paradox

Contrasting triangles in Euclidean, elliptic, and hyperbolic spaces.

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Achilles paradox

Achilles paradox

Zeno's Achilles paradox.

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Contrasting triangles in Euclidean, elliptic, and hyperbolic spaces.

Contrasting triangles in Euclidean, elliptic, and hyperbolic spaces.

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