Author: Thought Thrill
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Amazing Things You Can Do in Geometric Algebra Explained
Geometric Algebra Explained: Vectors, Bivectors, and the Geometric Product Vectors and Scalars Scalar Multiplication and Vector Addition The Dot Product The Wedge Product The Geometric Product Geometric Algebra Explained: Vectors, Bivectors, and the Geometric Product Geometric algebra opens up a whole new world of possibilities in math and physics. It read more
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Every Unsolved Geometry Problem that Sounds Easy
Five Geometry Problems That Look Simple but Remain Unsolved Square Packing Bellman’s Lost in a Forest Problem Ulam’s Packing Conjecture Lebesgue’s Universal Covering Problem Moser’s Worm Problem Kobon’s Triangle Problem Five Geometry Problems That Look Simple but Remain Unsolved Square Packing A unit square is a square with a side length read more
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Every Massive Number Explained
The Biggest Numbers in Mathematics Googol The Shannon Number Skewes’ Numbers Graham’s Number TREE(3) Rayo’s Number The Biggest Numbers in Mathematics Googol A googol is 10¹⁰⁰. Written out, this is a 1 followed by 100 zeros. It is also known as ten duotrigintillion. The word “googol” was originally invented by Milton read more
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Every Greek Letter in Math Explained
Every Greek Letter Used in Mathematics, Explained α (Alpha) β (Beta) Γ/γ (Gamma) Δ/δ (Delta) ε (Epsilon) ζ (Zeta) η (Eta) θ (Theta) ι (Iota) κ (Kappa) λ (Lambda) μ (Mu) ν (Nu) ξ (Xi) ο (Omicron) π/Π (Pi) ρ (Rho) Σ/σ (Sigma) τ (Tau) υ (Upsilon) φ (Phi) χ (Chi) read more
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Every Unsolved Math Problem that Sounds Easy – Part 2
Six Deceptively Simple Unsolved Problems in Mathematics Mersenne Primes Perfect Numbers The Rational Distance Problem The Moving Sofa Problem The Inscribed Square Problem The Ramsey Theory Problem Six Deceptively Simple Unsolved Problems in Mathematics Mersenne Primes One unsolved problem in mathematics concerns whether or not there are infinitely many Mersenne primes. read more
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Newton Discovers Gravity & publishes Principa Mathematica
In 1666, Isaac Newton was sitting in his garden when he observed an apple falling straight down. He wondered why it always falls down and not sideways or up. Then it hit him. Maybe the same invisible force pulling the apple to the ground is also what keeps the moon from flying off into space. read more
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He Measured the Entire Earth Using Shadows 2,200 Years Ago
Over 2,200 years ago, a librarian named Eratosthenes performed one of the most extraordinary scientific experiments in history. Using nothing more than a vertical stick, a shadow, and a brilliant idea, he calculated the circumference of the Earth with astonishing accuracy. The Experiment Eratosthenes experiment. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Eratosthenes noticed that at noon read more
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Every Small Math Mistake that caused Huge Chaos
When Tiny Math Errors Caused Massive Disasters Aircraft Carrier Landing Strip Angles The Vasa The Laufenburg Bridge French High-Speed Trains Air Canada Flight 143 The S-80 Plus Class Submarines Amsterdam Housing Benefits The Titanic When Tiny Math Errors Caused Massive Disasters Aircraft Carrier Landing Strip Angles An aircraft carrier is a read more
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Every Polar Curve Explained
Polar curves are some of the most visually striking objects in mathematics. By expressing relationships in terms of distance and angle rather than horizontal and vertical position, polar equations can produce shapes that would be incredibly complex to describe in Cartesian coordinates. In this guide, we break down every major type of polar curve, from read more
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Is Zero Actually an Even Number?
Ever wondered if 0 is even? The answer is yes. But why? An even number is any number that can be divided by two with no remainder. Let’s check: 0 / 2 = 0. No remainder at all. Still not convinced? Imagine pairs of socks. An even number means everything pairs up perfectly. Zero socks read more
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