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An oblate spheroid is called so because it is a three-dimensional geometric shape that resembles a sphere but is flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. The term "oblate" comes from the Latin word "oblatus," meaning "flattened," while "spheroid" refers to its spherical shape. This shape occurs due to the rotation of the object, as seen in planets like Earth, which is slightly flattened at the poles due to its rotation.
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3D egg shape is called?
Ellipsoid, Ovoid, Prolate Spheroid, Spheroid
What is the shape of a football called?
a prolate spheroid.
If a 3D circle is called a Sphere what is a 3D oval called?
A three dimensional oval is simply called an egg, or more mathematically, an ovoid. A three dimensional ellipse (a more symmetric oval) is called a prolate spheroid, or oblate spheroid, depending on how the ellipse is rotated.
Why is a football round?
To allow it to roll and facilitate kicking A U. S. football is called a prolate spheroid.
Difference between oblate spheroid and spherical?
Spherical is round where oblate spheroid is more like a oval shape
3D egg shape is called?
Ellipsoid, Ovoid, Prolate Spheroid, Spheroid
What is the shape of a football called?
a prolate spheroid.
If a 3D circle is called a Sphere what is a 3D oval called?
A three dimensional oval is simply called an egg, or more mathematically, an ovoid. A three dimensional ellipse (a more symmetric oval) is called a prolate spheroid, or oblate spheroid, depending on how the ellipse is rotated.
How is a solid figure with one face called?
It can be a sphere, a spheroid, an ellipsoid, etc.
When the equatorial diameter of a spheroid is larger than the polar diameter it is called an?
When the equatorial diameter of a spheroid is larger than the polar diameter, it is called an oblate spheroid. This shape is characteristic of rotating bodies, like the Earth, which bulge at the equator due to centrifugal forces while being slightly flattened at the poles. The Earth's shape is a prime example of an oblate spheroid, as its equatorial diameter is about 43 kilometers larger than its polar diameter.
What is a flattened sphere called?
If by "flattened" you mean "like someone took a sphere and sat on it", that would be an oblate spheroid.
What is the shape the eath's crust?
oblate spheroid oblate spheroid
What is the earths shape called?
The surface of the earth is called the crust. I hope this is the answer you need.
Why is a football round?
To allow it to roll and facilitate kicking A U. S. football is called a prolate spheroid.
What is the shape of the rigel?
It is a spheroid.
Difference between oblate spheroid and spherical?
Spherical is round where oblate spheroid is more like a oval shape
A squashed circle this shape has no staight edges?
A shape that is nearly a circle, that has a major and a minor axis, is called an ellipse. Like the shape of a rugby ball or an American foot ball. Also know as a prelate spheroid or an oblate spheroid. Planets orbits are eliptical.
