IntMath Newsletter: Unit circle, gmail, graphs
By Murray Bourne, 06 Oct 2010
6 Oct 2010
In this Newsletter:
1. Math tip: unit circles
2. Why do people use gmail most on Saturdays?
3. Math tip: Implicit functions (I heart math)
4. Resource: Free math graph software
5. Friday math movie: Mandelbox Trip
6. Final thought - enthusiasm
1. Unit Circle: an Introduction
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The unit circle ties together 3 great strands in mathematics: Euclidean geometry, coordinate geometry and trigonometry. Read more: |
2. Saturday is gmail day, Monday is not
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Why do people access Google maps least on a Sunday? And why is gmail traffic so periodic? Read more: |
3. I heart math
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We learn about implicit functions in 2-D and 3-D and how they give us familiar shapes. Read more: |
4. Free math graphing software
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Here are 2 more free math graphing utilities. |
5. Friday math movie: Mandelbox trip
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Here's an interesting trip through a 3-D mathematical art space, based on fractals. Read more: |
6. Final thought – Enthusiasm
Many people struggle with math. Entrepreneur Walter Chrysler, founder of the Chrysler auto company, famously said:
The real secret of success is enthusiasm.
Until next time, enjoy whatever you learn.
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