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Rollercoaster design
Science, Maths & Technology

Rollercoaster design

...mathematical models to calculate the ride's accelerations and forces to obtain the desired experience. This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Rollercoaster design A short introduction to this album. The design of Nemesis How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills. Calculated thrills How the complex forces in a...
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The world of water
Nature & Environment

The world of water

...back to 22 March 1993 after the United Nations General Assembly designated this day to the celebration of water , the first World Water Day and has been held annually since then. To find out more about water, dive in to the related free content below. We have free courses, videos, podcasts and articles on water resource, bottled water, the science of water and much more....
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Article 5 mins
Linear programming – the basic ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Linear programming – the basic ideas

...mathematical models of suitable real-world problems can be constructed. Section 2 looks at graphical representations of two-dimensional models, considers some theoretical implications and examines the graphical solution of such models. Section 3 introduces the simplex method for solving linear programming models and Section 4 uses matrix notation to formalize the simplex...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Introduction to analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to analysis

...mathematics, a second level course that introduces the three main branches of pure mathematics, namely group theory, analysis and linear algebra. Proofs are a vital part of pure mathematics. Students studying M208 are expected to read through a number of proofs to improve understanding of the course material and to develop mathematical skills, including producing...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Introduction to group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to group theory

...mathematics. Section 1 looks at the set of symmetries of a two-dimensional figure which are then viewed as functions. Section 2 introduces an algebraic notation for recording symmetries and calculating composites and inverses of symmetries. Section 3 introduces definitions and looks at how to check axioms for a group. Section 4 looks at how to prove that some properties...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Kinematics of fluids
Science, Maths & Technology

Kinematics of fluids

...Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics, a third level applied mathematics course which provides an introduction to the subject of fluid mechanics. Half of this course is about modelling simple fluid flows; the other half is about mathematical methods. The fluid mechanical aspects of the course will give you a good understanding of modelling in the context of fluids....
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Introduction to linear equations and matrices
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to linear equations and matrices

...mathematics. Section 1 looks at simultaneous linear equations in two and three unknowns and then generalises the ideas to systems of linear equations. Section 2 develops a strategy for solving systems of linear equations. Section 3 looks at the algebra of matrices and shows that matrices can be thought of as a generalisation of vectors. Section 4 introduces the inverse of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
All the Fun of the Fair
Science, Maths & Technology

All the Fun of the Fair

...mathematically modelling the forces at work. This material makes up part of The Open University course MST209 Mathematical methods and models... All the Fun of the Fair A short introduction to this album. Circular Motion and the Chairoplane Roundabout The Nottingham Goose fair provides the backdrop to numerous examples of circular motion. A ride showing uniform motion in...
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