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sphere) A sphere is a perfectly round three-dimensional figure. Its radius is the distance from the centre to the surface. When a sphere is cut along a great circle (a circle on the sphere that has the same diameter as the sphere), two hemispheres are produced. Perfectly round object with all points on its surface the same distance from the centre. This distance is the radius of the sphere. For a sphere of radius r, the volume V = |
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| That the red sphere had been dug out as a precious thing, was patent. Personally, he now inclines to the opinion of the Sphere that the Straight Lines are in many important respects superior to the Circles. In his humble sphere he was esteemed an honest man, although like many of his class in English towns he was somewhat addicted to drink. |
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