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Rainbow, Great Pyramid, Icosahedron: Mathematics in an Entertaining Way

Authors: Hans Hermann Otto

The rainbow angle of about 42° is comparable with the golden mean based angle between edge and base of the Great Pyramid. It allows bringing together different areas of knowledge in an amusing way using simple geometry besides laws of optics. The mathematical exercise may encourage students to understand spectacles of nature in a simple and didactical manner.

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