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A circle is known as a "curve of constant width." Why do you suppose that such curves have this name?

Can you think of any other shape that has a constant width?

 

Does the Reuleaux triangle below have a constant width?

Will any manhole cover that is not a curve of constant width fall into its hole?
    Reuleaux Triangle
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