Opinionated History of Mathematics
Opinionated History of Mathematics
Intellectual Mathematics
Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive
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There is nothing counterintuitive about an infinite shape with finite volume, contrary to the common propaganda version of the calculus trope known as Torricelli’s trumpet. Nor was this result seen as counterintuitive at the time of its discovery in the 17th century, contrary to many commonplace historical narratives. Transcript Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive. Your … Continue reading Torricelli’s trumpet is not counterintuitive