Statements (18)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:mathematical_concept
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Kelvin's_problem
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| gptkbp:classicalSolution |
gptkb:truncated_octahedron
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| gptkbp:describes |
The problem of partitioning three-dimensional space into cells of equal volume with the least surface area.
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| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:geometry
mathematical physics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kelvin problem
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| gptkbp:namedAfter |
Lord Kelvin
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:Weaire–Phelan_structure
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| gptkbp:proposedBy |
Lord Kelvin
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Penrose tiling
foam minimal surface space partitioning |
| gptkbp:yearProposed |
1887
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kelvin's_problem
gptkb:Weaire–Phelan_structure |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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