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MATHEMATICAL GAMES.

Authors :
Gardner, Martin
Source :
Scientific American; May1958, Vol. 198 Issue 5, p122-126, 5p, 2 Diagrams
Publication Year :
1958

Abstract

The article focuses on the procedures in making hexaflexagons and tetraflexagon out of paper. Diverting six-sided paper structures that can be flexed to bring different surfaces into view is known as hexaflexagons. Tetraflexagon is a three-faced structure. It suggested that papers must be folded according to the number of sides it requires. Tetraflexagon can also be made with four or more faces. It has been stated that all folds of paper are made to conform with the way the lines were originally creased.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
198
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19881039
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0558-122