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A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale

An introduction to FRACTALS. A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale. Coined the word “fractal” in 1975. Benoit Mandelbrot Professor of Mathematical Sciences Yale University.

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A fractal is a mathematical object that exhibits self similarity — it looks the same at any scale

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  1. An introduction to FRACTALS A fractalis a mathematical object that exhibitsself similarity — it looks the same at any scale

  2. Coined the word “fractal” in 1975 Benoit Mandelbrot Professor of Mathematical SciencesYale University http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/PictDisplay/Mandelbrot.html

  3. Fractal Sequence: • A fractal sequence contains an infinite number of copies of itself, embedded within itself. • It is a pattern within a pattern within a pattern

  4. Fractals are often formed by what is called an iterative process • to repeat exactly the same step over and over

  5. Fractals are often formed by what is called an itertive process • to repeat exactly the same step over and over

  6. Fractals exist in every day life

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