Sydney: The Unsuccessful Hunt for Parabolas

2015-06-03

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Matt Parker, International Man of Mathematics, looks at the shapes of iconic Sydney structures.

Turns out the Sydney Opera House is made from sections of a sphere and the Sydney Harbour Bridge has a feel of the catenary about it.

The story of the Sydney Opera House and its shape:

http://www.australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/sydney-opera-house

If you know more about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, email: matt@standupmaths.com

Music by Howard Carter

Design by Simon Wright

MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician

Website: http://standupmaths.com/

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