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Illusion
of the Month #18: Dec 2011 · Jan 2012
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Look
at the three spiral labyrinths A, B, and C (see fig. above).
Though they might appear the same, they present some fundamental
differences. Which ant scuttling through its respective maze
will finally reach the sugar cubes?
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Solution |
To
find the answer, think of these decorative spiral
designs as if they were rolled pastries. If we
fill with red the paths that are actually only
closed spaces, we can easily see that the labyrinth C shows
a continuous double-spiral path that leads to the
sugar cubes (Fig. B). If we test the other paths
in A and B,
we will soon discover that they are dead-ended
(see the blue paths). The interlaced spirals in
C are made with two rolled-up onefolded green layers,
while the labyrinthine spirals in B and A are
made with just one rolled-up green layer, folded
respectively once (B)
or twice (A).
You're
encouraged to expand and/or improve this article.
Send your comments, feedback or suggestions to Gianni
A. Sarcone. Thanks!
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