The Math Behind.: Discover the Mathematics of Everyday Events

Colin Beveridge

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Firefly Books Ltd, 2017

1770859985 / 9781770859982

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An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of mathematics in everyday life. The Math Behind. is a fascinating compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring and how those odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. The book examines everything from how predictive text works to why buses come in threes and the likelihood that toast will land butter side down. Accessible and clear explanations, without dumbing down the science, and photographs and diagrams illustrate concepts and aid understanding. There are six chapters. Here are some of the questions covered: The human condition: Why hipsters look the same What are the chances of you even being born What makes certain songs so catchy Why we find some people more attractive than others Sports and games: The perfect 9-ball break in pool How to play the lottery How to take a free kick The secret behind Michael Jordan's air time Why the house always wins From A to B: The causeless traffic jam Just how likely is a plane to crash How long would it take a chicken to cross a road Is it possible to have a car journey with no red lights Rise of the machines: How bitcoins work How easy is it for a hacker to crack your password How does predictive text work How do scam emailers use probability Chance and coincidence: Does repeatedly clicking a mouse make it work any faster The chances of meeting your soulmate The six degrees of Kevin Bacon How illusionists use mathematics And another thing: At what percentage does juice become flavored water How penguins have developed the perfect huddle The amount of G-force on a rollercoaster. The Math Behind. is an entertaining, intelligent and different look at the world around us. Readers interested in probability and mathematics (and readers interested in just about anything else) will enjoy learning why their toast landed butter side down and whether they should spend another $5.00 on a lottery ticket.…

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Titolo
The Math Behind.: Discover the Mathematics of Everyday Events
Autore
Colin Beveridge
Editore
Firefly Books Ltd
Anno di pubblicazione
2017
Condizione
Good
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1770859985
ISBN 13
9781770859982

World of Books (was SecondSale)

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