Math
Geometric Shapes Set
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A circle has the same width in every direction, but it is not the only shape with this property. Shapes such as the Reuleaux triangle and other curves of constant width also keep the same distance between two parallel supporting lines, no matter how they are rotated.
That means they can roll smoothly between two parallel surfaces even though they are not circular. The exhibit shows that equal width in every direction does not necessarily mean “circle.”
