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Re: applications for secondary ed?
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Lowell Prange
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Jul 15, 2003 07:28 PDT
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My first quick responce. I'll dig up my linear algebra book and look for
more later.
1. predator prey modeling. coyote population deer population are
interdependent. Linear algebra provides a simple model where lots of deer
lead to a large coyote population that causes the deer population to go
back down. Modeled through itterations of matrices
2. evolution of stars. done by a series of shells with different
characteristics.(heat, composition,density etc.) each affects the next
shells characteristics later.
3. eigenvalues. a troop of army marching across a bridge could destroy it
unless they break step and have there footfalls landing at different times. .
At 03:42 AM 7/15/2003 +0000, you wrote:
| | I'm trying to come up with a good list of linear algebraic applications
to help spark interest in 9th and 10th graders at the beginning of the
year. Anyone have any ideas?
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