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Systolic geometry

math Maturity 7-9

Think about a loop of string.

TorusSystoleLoop.png
TorusSystoleLoop.png
It can wrap around a shape. Some loops are very short. We want to find the shortest one. This helps us learn about shapes.
Torus.png
Torus.png
Can you find a small loop?

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