Sunday, 28 June 2015

Are there any topology puzzles similar to The Seven Bridges of Königsberg?


Leonhard Euler proved that it is impossible to solve this puzzle:


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The challenge is to take a walk around the area depicted, and cross each bridge (yellow) exactly once. Using topology, Euler proved that it is impossible to walk each bridge exactly once.


Are there any similar challenges? I would like to try to solve a more complex one.





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