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Imaginary Numbers
Why did mathematicians invent imaginary numbers, and why have they become so important today? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Variables: Dating By Number
Can algebra help a group of unlucky-in-love men find a date? See how manipulating the values in an algebraic equation can skew the outcome. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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The Arabic Science of Balancing
The Arabic development of 'the science of balancing' using 'Al-Jabr', which laid the foundations of modern algebra. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context...
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Coordinate Geometry: Descartes
The development of the Cartesian Coordinates system, and linear and non-linear equations, by the mathematician who fled the small hometown that now reveres him. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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The Biggest Number Ever
What is the biggest number ever used? Graham's number, discovered in the 1970s by mathematician Ron Graham, is so big as to be unfathomable. No one even knows what the first digit is – and a special form of notation is needed to describe...
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Diophantine Equations: Fermat
This amateur mathematician proposed an exciting theorem that stood unproved for over three centuries. He claimed he had the proof – but no room to write it in the margin of his book. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce...
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Tank Wars
How an unlikely algebraic equation outdid allied spying efforts at providing insight into Nazi tank production – and helped to win the war. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Heptathlon
Heptathlon scoring involves converting distance, time or height measurements into a universal points system. The result? A complex scoring system that relies on algebra. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Proving Pythagoras
Understand how Pythagoras's Theorem is applied, why it holds true, and how we know that Pythagoras did not, in fact, discover it. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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What Do Sine Waves Sound Like?
Hear sine waves as sound, and discover the equations that describe them: and the effect of increasing or decreasing the variables of amplitude and frequency. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
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The Heartbeat Formula
The elephant and shrew might be very different animals, but they share the same number of heartbeats in a lifetime. Discover the formula that can predict wild mammals' lifespans. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the...
Flipping Physics
Motional emf via Faraday's Law
In today's episode, we explore an alternative derivation of the motional emf equation, revealing a fascinating perspective. Picture a conductor moving right on parallel metal rails connected by a wire in a uniform magnetic field. A force...
Flipping Physics
Motional emf via Newton's Second Law
Ever wondered how the motion of a conductor in a magnetic field generates voltage? We break it down with a real-world example of an airplane wing cruising through Earth's magnetic field. Don't worry; we keep it light and fun! Learn about...
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Energy Stored in an Inductor
We delve into the derivation of the equation for energy stored in the magnetic field generated within an inductor as charges move through it. Explore the basics of LR circuits, where we analyze a circuit comprising an inductor, resistor,...
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Maxwell's Equations
In this next episode, Mr. P guides us through the culmination of electromagnetic knowledge – Maxwell's equations. After a quick recap of Gauss's law and its magnetic counterpart, the class dives into Faraday's law of induction, unveiling...
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Specific Rotation: Measuring Optical Activity
Specific rotation is a standardized measure of how much a chiral compound rotates plane-polarized light. It's dependent on the substance’s concentration, the path length of the light, and the temperature, providing key insights into a...
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Inductive Effect Consequences: How Molecules React!
The inductive effect can drastically alter how molecules behave in reactions. Electron-withdrawing groups can increase a molecule’s electrophilicity, making it more likely to accept electrons in a reaction. Conversely, electron-donating...
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The Equations and Inequalities: The Properties of the Equality Relation in N and Z
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the properties of the equality relation in N and Z.9486
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The Equations and Inequalities: Solving the First Degree Equation in One Unknown
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize & review the important points in the lesson.86707
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Albert Einstein’s Later Years and Lasting Legacy
This video explores Albert Einstein's later years, including his publication of the General Theory of Relativity in 1915 and his move to the United States in the 1930s. Discover how his groundbreaking ideas about gravity were confirmed...
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Understanding Einstein’s E=mc² and Its Impact on Science
This video explains Albert Einstein’s famous equation, E=mc², which reveals the relationship between energy and mass. Learn how Einstein’s theory showed that matter can be converted into energy, fundamentally altering our understanding...
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Solving Two Equations in Two Variables: One is of the First Degree and the Other is of the Second Degree (Find the Cheese Dimensions)
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Solve two equations in two variables, one of them is from the first degree and the other is from the second degree.
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Solving an Equation of Second Degree in One Unknown Graphically and Algebraically: The Quadratic Formula
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equation.
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Solving an Equation of Second Degree in One Unknown Graphically and Algebraically: Solving Quadratic Equations Graphically
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Define the parabola and its equation and its solution graphically. Discuss the mathematical shapes in the real life.