Solid Angles

Let’s consider the 3D version of regular planar angles, called solid angles.  If an angle can be thought of as a portion of a full circle, then a solid angle is a portion of a full sphere.

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Folding Squares

If we draw a line through the center of a square, we can fold the square in half along this line.  Depending on the angle this line makes with the horizontal, as shown in the diagram, the folded square will have different looks.

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