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What is the Golden Ratio, often denoted by the Greek letter phi (φ)?
Answer
Approximately 1.618
The Golden Ratio, approximately 1.618 (also called phi), is a special proportion that appears extensively in nature, art, and architecture. It's defined mathematically as a proportion where the ratio of the whole to the larger part equals the ratio of the larger part to the smaller part. This irrational number has captivated artists and mathematicians for centuries and is believed to represent an aesthetically pleasing proportion.
💡 Did you know?
The Golden Ratio appears in the Parthenon, Mona Lisa, human facial proportions, and spiral galaxies.
Other options people guess
- π divided by 2
- The ratio of Earth's circumference to diameter
- 2 divided by π
Topics
- constants
- nature
- aesthetics
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