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Sink or float? : thought problems in math and physics / Keith Kendig.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kendig, Keith, 1938-
- Series:
- Dolciani mathematical expositions ; 33.
- Dolciani mathematical expositions ; no. 33
- Dolciani Mathematical Expositions, v. 33
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mathematics--Problems, exercises, etc.
- Mathematics.
- Mathematics--Study and teaching.
- Problem solving.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 375 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : Mathematical Association of America, c2008.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Sink or Float: Thought Problems in Math and Physics is a collection of problems drawn from mathematics and the real world. Its multiple-choice format forces the reader to become actively involved in deciding upon the answer. The book's aim is to show just how much can be learned by using everyday common sense. The problems are all concrete and understandable by nearly anyone, meaning that not only will students become caught up in some of the questions, but professional mathematicians, too, will easily get hooked. The more than 250 questions cover a wide swath of classical math and physics. Each problem's solution, with explanation, appears in the answer section at the end of the book. A notable feature is the generous sprinkling of boxes appearing throughout the text. These contain historical asides or little-known facts. The problems themselves can easily turn into serious debate-starters, and the book will find a natural home in the classroom.
- Contents:
- What do you think? A sampler
- Geometry
- Numbers
- Astronomy
- Archimedes' principle
- Probability
- Classical mechanics
- Electricity and magnetism
- Heat and wave phenomena
- The leaking tank
- Linear algebra
- What do you think? Answers
- Geometry answers
- Numbers answers
- Astronomy answers
- Archimedes' principle answers
- Probability answers
- Mechanics answers
- Electricity answers
- Heat and wave phenomena answers
- The leaking tank answers
- Linear algebra answers.
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 367) and indexes.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-61444-207-X
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