Geometry in Real Life

Geometry is the study of the size, shape and position of 2 dimensional shapes and 3 dimensional figures. However, geometry is used daily by almost everyone. In geometry, one explores spatial sense and geometric reasoning. Geometry is found everywhere: in art, architecture, engineering, robotics, land surveys, astronomy, sculptures, space, nature, sports, machines, cars and much more.

There are many applications of geometry around us. Geometry can be observed everyday, almost everywhere. In this project, we shall have a look at a few of them. These include: Geometry in Nature & Space Geometry in Daily life. Geometry in Science & Technology. Geometry in Sports & Games. Geometry in Architecture.

Geometry is found abundantly in nature and space. We are going to see a few of these in this project

i. Fruits and Vegetables

Apples, Tomatoes and Grapes etc are spherical in shape.

ii. Space
Sun, Moon, all the Planets, Pluto etc are Spherical in Shape.

iii. Others
The combs in a Honey Comb is Hexagonal in shape.

The Bark of a Tree is Cylindrical in shape.

2. Geometry in Daily life

Daily, we come across a lot of geometrical objects in our life. We fail to recognize these, even though theyre in front of our eyes. Lets have a look at a few of these

A Cone in a Cone ice cream

A Cylindrical LPG cylinder

The Surface of the table is Rectangular in shape

A Cylindrical fire extinguisher

A Cuboidal pencil box

A Cubical cardboard box

A Cylindrical garbage bin

3. Geometry in Science & Technology

There is a saying that Mathematics is the queen of all Sciences. This is no doubt proved when we find geometry in a lot of Scientific things. Lets go through a few of these examples

The Surface of the tire is Circular in shape

A mobile is almost Cuboidal in shape

A Cuboidal television or T.V. for short

A Cuboidal personal computer or PC for short

The screen of watches are usually in the shape of a Square or a Circle

4. Geometry in Sports & Games

Well, in addition to the above 3 topics, Geometry is also found in Sports & Games. We shall have a look at a few examples of this

Most balls are Spherical in shape, such as football or tennis ball

The hitting area of the tennis racket is Circular in shape

The playfield of football (and some other games) is Rectangular in shape

The playfield of baseball is quite an interesting example for Geometry. Its 3 bases are Square in shape. The pitchers mound is a Rectangle inside a Circle. The home plate is a Pentagon. And the whole pitch is a Diamond or a Square(can be called both, in this case). There is an Arc outside the pitch too. There are many more geometrical shapes in a baseball field, but it is further more advanced.

5. Geometry in Architecture
Geometry is followed by every architectural piece, may it be a huge historical monument, such as the Taj Mahal itself or may it be a humble home of an ordinary person. Geometry is present in Architecture from Taj Mahal, in India, to the Egyptian Pyramids, to the White house in USA. Since it is such a wide topic, lets have a look at a few examples for this

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The Taj Mahal, one of the best architectural piece in not only India, but in the whole world, follows geometry very well. The dome is almost in the shape of a Sphere and the whole building resembles a Cuboid. The two towers are Cylindrical in shape. These are just a few examples.

The Great Pyramids of Egypt, are a great example of Square-based Pyramids.

The White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of USA, is basically Cuboidal in shape. The pillars are Cylindrical.

This is an ordinary house in India. And still, it follows the absolutely same Geometry. The main body is Cuboidal and the pillars, which support it are Cylindrical in shape.