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C31 SO Fractals

Fractals are geometric shapes that have self-similarity, where parts are similar to the whole at different scales. They can be found in nature and have properties involving symmetry and magnification. Two key mathematicians who contributed to fractal geometry are Benoit Mandelbrot, who coined the term "fractal", and Georg Cantor, who introduced the Cantor set. Real-world applications of fractals include using their branching patterns for computer chip cooling, antenna design, and fluid mixing. Fractals can also be used for image compression by finding patterns in images.

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C31 SO Fractals

Fractals are geometric shapes that have self-similarity, where parts are similar to the whole at different scales. They can be found in nature and have properties involving symmetry and magnification. Two key mathematicians who contributed to fractal geometry are Benoit Mandelbrot, who coined the term "fractal", and Georg Cantor, who introduced the Cantor set. Real-world applications of fractals include using their branching patterns for computer chip cooling, antenna design, and fluid mixing. Fractals can also be used for image compression by finding patterns in images.

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1. What are fractals?

Fractals in mathematics, are a class of geometric shapes that have special properties—one
that involves a symmetry of magnification. This refers to the basic geometric components that
are similar to the whole—in which each fractal can be viewed through infinitely many iterations
for it is a result of shrinking and moving applied numerous times. Given this definition, fractals
can therefore be found in the applications of nature, geometry, and algebra.

2. What does "self-similarity" mean?


“Self-similarity” refers to one of the fractal properties. Geometric figures are similar if
they have the same shape. Furthermore, self-similar objects appear the same under
magnification. An example would be a Sierpinski triangle, wherein each equilateral triangle
within the interior of the geometric figure as similar to each other and the original figure.

3. Name TWO (2) mathematicians who are known for their contribution in the field of
fractal geometry. What did they do to earn recognition?

Beniot Mandelbrot-a Belgian mathematician and the individual who coined the word “fractal” as
it reminded him of the word “fraction. He was able to realise that these self-similar shapes have
the property of a fractional dimension.
Georg Cantor-a German mathematician and the founder of set theory. He was recognised for
studying one of the first fractal shapes. Albeit, not the founder, he was also the individual who
introduced and coined the Cantor set—a set of points lying on a single line segment that has a
number of properties.

4. Cite THREE (3) applications of fractals that illustrate solutions to real-life


problems.

Computer chip cooling circuit-the fractal branching pattern is used to channel liquid nitrogen
across the surface to keep the chip cool

Fractal antenna-the fractal shapes allow the antennas to be very compact while receiving radio
signals across a range of frequencies

Manufactured fractals used for fluid mixing-allow fluids to be carefully and precisely blended
without the need for stirring

5. Provide a link to a web source (video or website) that gives a piece of interesting
information about fractals. Write at least three (3) concepts you have learned from
this web source.

(1) Fractals can be reversed and utilised for image compression. By finding certain
patterns underlying in the image, the algorithm can opt to save only these patterns;
thereby, reducing storage space.

(2) The first computer generated an image of the Maldelbrot set produced by an IBM.
This refers to the fractal named after Beniot Maldebrot wherein the set of complex
numbers is generated by iteration.
(3) Fractals such as the Menger Sponge and the Mandel Bulb are prime examples that
there are no restrictions with regards to the dimensions (space) a fractal may stay in.

Mathigon. (n.d.). Fractals and Dimensions. Retrieved from https://mathigon.org/world/Fractals

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