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Cliff_Dibble t1_j2amdkg wrote
If you're measuring surface area yes.
If you were to look at God's eye view of a 1x1 mile square of land. One flat, one mountainous, the flat would appear bigger.
B-F-A-K t1_j2ao7lv wrote
There's an episode of the "A Problem Squared" Podcast where Matt Parker goes over that topic.
I think it was 008
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AANYYNV5vAqckjPQeIkK8?si=yooZqI7hRuWrTp_tLQ6Y5g
Short answer: it is the projected area, not the real 3D surface area that is measured.
Aussie_Mo_Bro t1_j2b5ahc wrote
its-octopeople t1_j2b6k6x wrote
Hi ChatGPT 👋
55percent_Unicorn t1_j2bcixd wrote
He also made a somewhat epic video on the topic. I can't actually remember which came out first, but they were basically simultaneous to a first approximation.
Also, is this your card?
barrylunch t1_j2bdt1m wrote
By “God’s eye view” I presume you mean plan view; i.e. as seen from above?
If so, then the two such 1x1 plots of land would surely look the same, regardless of terrain.
poundmastaflashd t1_j2d5ie6 wrote
Nooo, man you have no IDEA about the kinda shit God can see. God's eye view is more like that scene at the end of Interstellar
Cliff_Dibble t1_j2f3159 wrote
If measuring surface area...
barrylunch t1_j2f390z wrote
Huh? I’m no less confused.
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