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Map Projections

Question
CBSEENGE11011897

Distinguish between developable and non-developable surface.

Solution
Developable Surface : A developable surface is that which can be cut or unfold into a flat sheet of paper, e.g., cylinder or cone.

Non-developable Surface : A non-developable surface is that which cannot be cut of any folded into flat sheet paper, e.g. globe.