Geometryhard · Past Paper
What is the sum of angles in a triangle in spherical geometry?
AExactly 180
BLess than 180
CGreater than 180
D360
✓ Correct Answer: C — Greater than 180
In non-Euclidean spherical geometry, the sum of angles in a triangle is always greater than 180 degrees.
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