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why do rectangles not exist in hyperbolic geometry
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Steve
You can't construct the 4 right angles necessary. Take a look at
http://mathdl.maa.org/images/upload_library/4/vol1/hypertoolbox/rectang.htm
to watch the attempt at construction.
Lines perpendicular to the same line are not parallel.
http://mathdl.maa.org/images/upload_library/4/vol1/hypertoolbox/rectang.htm
to watch the attempt at construction.
Lines perpendicular to the same line are not parallel.
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