122k views
4 votes
Compare and contrast the major characteristics of Euclidean and non-Euclidean

User Kyuwon
by
7.0k points

2 Answers

0 votes
Put simple, Euclidean geometry assumes a flat plane.
So triangles for example add up to 180 degrees.

Non-Euclidean geometry is on curved surfaces.
So triangles on a sphere do not add up to 180 degrees.
User Sameer Jani
by
6.5k points
5 votes
Euclidean geometry assumes a flat plane.
So triangles for example add up to 180 degrees.

Non-Euclidean geometry is on curved surfaces.
So triangles on a sphere do not add up to 180 degrees.
User MastaBaba
by
7.2k points