Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we explore the fascinating world of fractals and discover how complex patterns emerge through simple repeated steps. Through examples like the Sierpinski Carpet and the Koch Snowflake, we learn to identify patterns, derive formulas, and understand the mathematical beauty hidden in nature and art.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Sierpinski Carpet
04:30 Sierpinski Triangle
06:39 The Koch Snowflake
07:50 Number of sides at nth step of Koch Snowflake
09:02 Perimeter of the Koch Snowflake at nth step
10:35 Fractals in Art and Culture


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