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Mathematical Tiling and Tessellation | Some of you might have noticed that the number of zigzags can be increased infinitely — and you’re absolutely right.
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Miki Imura
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Some of you might have noticed that the number of zigzags can be increased infinitely — and you’re absolutely right.
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Victor Borun
Fig 2 = 4 fluffy tails
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Kevin Atkinson
What is the minimum number of zigzags?
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Bob North
Is there an official/mathematical name for this family of zigzag spiral tiles?
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