He Mobius strip It has fascinated scientists and mathematicians since its discovery in 1858. It is a unilateral, non-orientable surface that can be created by rotating two ends of a strip of paper. A Möbius strip can be any strip with an odd number of half-turns, that is, it has an edge.
It's very easy to make yours Mobius strip and a funny scientific trick playing with a friend when you realize you can't draw a line all the way around.
How to make a Möbius strip
You will need to
a strip of paper
Tape
Pen
Instructions
Hold each end of the strip of paper with each hand.
Turn one end 180° and join the strips together.
Draw a line from the tape around one side of the strip.
You should find that you have drawn on both sides of the paper!
Who discovered the Möbius strip?
The Möbius strip was discovered independently by two German mathematicians, August Fernando Moebius and List of Johann Benedict.
Practical applications of the Möbius strip
A huge Möbius strip is usually used for conveyor belts. This makes them last longer since all surfaces of the belt receive the same amount of wear.
Möbius strips are used in older continuous loop recording tapes as they double the playback time.
Last updated on May 9, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
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