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From Chords of Circles to Triangular Numbers to Volumes of Spheres.

Authors :
Walter, Marion
Crossfield, Don
Source :
Mathematics Teacher. Apr2010, Vol. 103 Issue 8, p616-621. 6p. 2 Color Photographs, 9 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses topic related to the mathematical problem chords of circle to triangular numbers to volumes of spheres. It denotes that this kind of delving deeper is different from its other kind since arose from a telephone conversation inspired by mathematician Don Crossfield. It also presents the conversation between Hypatia and Ptolemy concerning the problem raised by Crossfield which was published in "The Oregon Mathematics Teacher." According to the article, the conversation is composing of a casual talk and confusing reference that occurred in a casual conversations.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
103
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48953534