How does a slide Rule work? I created a number line slide rule with two rulers as an example, then raced students with a calculator, showing that some old technology has some advantages, especially when you don't need 9 or 10 sig figs.
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Complex Cubic Root
Having some fun with math—solving a cubic equation with one real root and a pair of complex conjugate roots. Exploring the fascinating inter...
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#Physics Taking wind speed readings using the PASCO scientific wireless weather station. Grabbing some monthly data on the weather in t...
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