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Geodesic

usgb/ˌdʒiːəʊˈdesɪk/Volume
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Curved SurfacesPlay
Remember that 'geodesic' indicates the shortest distance on surfaces like globes, not flat ones. SlidePilots fly along the geodesic routes to save time and fuel.
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Not Always StraightPlay
A geodesic can appear curved on flat maps even though it's the shortest path on a sphere. SlideThe geodesic between two cities looked curved on the map.
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Mathematical ContextPlay
The term is often used in math and geography to explain concepts about Earth and other round objects. SlideThe geodesic equation helps us understand Earth's geometry.
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