Representation As Lindenmayer System
The Koch Curve can be expressed by a rewrite system (Lindenmayer system).
- Alphabet : F
- Constants : +, −
- Axiom : F++F++F
- Production rules:
- F → F−F++F−F
Here, F means "draw forward", + means "turn right 60°", and − means "turn left 60°".
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