Introduction:
Geometry is a lot more than proofs, formulas and calculations that fill up the text books. It is used every day by the engineers and scientists, who are responsible for the beautifully structured world around us. But geometry is not limited to science only; it’s an art, being used in simpler and fun ways. People playing pool bring geometry in use in many ways without even realizing the fact that they are playing with mathematics.
Christine Cam, writes in an article ‘How to use Geometry in Billiards’;
“Geometry and physics are essential parts of the game of billiards. Every shot in a pool game is based on forming perfect angles.”
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