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Paper Strip Pentagon Knot

Paper Strip Pentagon Knot

Image: HB (CC BY-SA 3.0)

NamePaper Strip Pentagon Knot
Model NamePentagon Knot
Creator / DesignerTraditional
Difficulty (1-10)2
Estimated Steps7
Base Formcustom
Recommended Paperkami
Recommended Paper Size1.5cm x 30cm
Number of Sheets1
Primary Subjectgeometric
Tagspentagon, knot, strip folding, geometric, mathematical origami, regular polygon
Diagram SourceWidely known technique, geometric proof shown in image

Description

This model demonstrates how a simple knot tied with a strip of paper naturally forms a regular pentagon. The image provided illustrates the geometric principles behind this phenomenon, showing the internal angles and sides that define the regular polygon.

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