Is a circle square?

Answer 1

That depends on what you mean by that. I remember taking a class when I was in my last year in university and the course was Algebraic Topology. By the way, I double-majored in math and computer science. I remember the text book mentioned something like a square is topologically the same as a circle. But I would not say that a circle is the same as a square.

Answer 2

A square has four sides. A hexagon has 6 sides. A decagon has 10 sides. I don't know what a 100 sided figure is called, but it looks a lot like a circle. If the figure had 10000 sides, you could barely tell the difference. A circle is like a square, except a circle has an infinite number of sides.

Answer 3

I am thinking "Why has he asked this question?" Every child from 3 onwards knows that a circle is not a square!

Its area is expressed in square units, because that is how area is expressed.

A square can be drawn outside a circle, with each of the sides touching the circle at one point and a square can be drawn inside a circle, touching the circle at each corner.

Answer 4

cir·cle (sûrkl) KEY

NOUN:

A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.
A planar region bounded by a circle.
Something, such as a ring, shaped like such a plane curve.
A circular course, circuit, or orbit: a satellite's circle around the earth.
A traffic circle.
A curved section or tier of seats in a theater.
A series or process that finishes at its starting point or continuously repeats itself; a cycle.
A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement: well-known in artistic circles.
A territorial or administrative division, especially of a province, in some European countries.
A sphere of influence or interest; domain.
Logic A vicious circle.

square (skwâr) KEY

NOUN:

A plane figure having four equal sides.
Something having an equal-sided rectangular form: a square of cloth.
A T-shaped or L-shaped instrument for drawing or testing right angles.
Mathematics The product obtained when a number or quantity is multiplied by itself: 49 is the square of 7.
Games Any of the quadrilateral spaces on a board, as in chess.

Abbr. Sq. An open, usually four-sided area at the intersection of two or more streets, often planted with grass and trees for use as a park.
A rectangular space enclosed by streets and occupied by buildings; a block.
Slang A person who is regarded as dull, rigidly conventional, and out of touch with current trends.
Slang A square meal. Often used in the plural: three squares a day.
ADJECTIVE:
squar·er , squar·est
Having four equal sides and four right angles.
Forming a right angle.

Abbr. sq. Expressed in units measuring area: square feet.
Having a specified length in each of two equal dimensions: a room that is 12 feet square.
Having a base that is a square: a square pyramid.
Nautical Set at right angles to the mast and keel. Used of the yards of a square-rigged ship.
Approximately rectangular and equilateral in cross section: a square house.
Characterized by blocklike solidity or sturdiness.
Honest; direct: a square answer.
Just; equitable: a square deal.
Having all accounts settled; even.
Sports Even; tied.
Slang Rigidly conventional; dull.

Answer 5

It depends on the distance measure (metric) that is used. If, in the Cartesian plane, we say that the distance between a point (x,y) and the origin (0,0) is the maximum of the absolute value of x and the absolute value of y, then the graph of the unit circle is a square.

Answer 6

Do dogs meow?

If we're talking about a goth circle, then yes, very square.

Answer 7

When U can't get a Square peg in the Round hole.


Ooooo that sounds rude now I've typed it out......but U do C wot I mean?

Answer 8

No, circularity and squareness are mutually exclusive properties by definition.

Answer 9

it can be compared to a point. never to a square.

Answer 10

No - a circle is round - not sqaure