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The Mathematical Mechanic Mark Levi
The Mathematical Mechanic
Mark Levi
Did you know it's possible to derive the Pythagorean theorem by spinning a fish tank filled with water? Or that the line of best fit for a data set can be found using a mechanical contraption made from a rod and springs? This title demonstrates how to use physical intuition to solve these and other math problems.
200 pages, 56 halftones. 66 line illus. 1 table.
| Media | Books Book |
| Released | July 22, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691154565 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 200 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 154 × 15 mm · 362 g |
| Language | English |