Geometrical Shapes and Physics: How to Observe Them in Your Backyard
Type: Presentation
Description:
How does one get a polygon of maximum area if the lengths of the edges are fixed? This is a famous problem in mathematics. Do we want to solve it using experimental … physics? … mathematics? BOTH! We use physical intuition: water occupies maximum volume, so if we imagine a polygonal garden pool with movable sides, it will automatically take the shape we are looking for!
Presented by:
- Leonid Chekhov, associate professor, mathematics, MSU
Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only
Scientific Disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
Times and Locations
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4/1/2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2201
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4/2/2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2201