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Fletcher, T. J. – Mathematical Gazette, 1973
The length of the longest ladder which will go round a right-angled bend in a corridor is found by five methods, none of which involves calculus. (MM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Geometry, Mathematical Applications
Sworder, Steven C. – 1989
This paper presents a laboratory exercise in which an integration problem is applied to cinematography, without the need for apparatus. The problem situation is about the oscillation control of a camera platform to attain the contrast angular rate of objects. Wave equations for describing the oscillations are presented and an expression for…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, College Mathematics, Estimation (Mathematics)
Lehigh County Community Coll., Schnecksville, PA. – 1978
In this document, detailed objectives for the following courses are listed: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Personal Business Mathematics, and Business Mathematics. Each objective is keyed to an expected level of achievement: awareness, knowledge, application, mastery, reinforcement, and…
Descriptors: Achievement, Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Behavioral Objectives
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Daniels, David S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Discusses the problem of finding the amount of fence it would require for the outfield fence of a baseball field of given dimensions. Presents different solution methods for each of the levels from grades 9-12. The different methods incorporate geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and calculus. (MDH)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Baseball, Calculus, Geometric Concepts