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Gradient Slope Formula

Image Source: http://pictures.4ever.eu The Gradient Slope of the Snowboard Jump Ramp in the photo above, would need to be created at the correct incline to give the Snowboarder sufficient height to complete his aerial acrobatics. Obviously some basic mathematical calculations … Continue reading

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Rocket Science and Cars

Image Source: http://image.popularhotrodding.com This lesson is a quick look at Rocket Science and Cars. It is all about Acceleration. A normal car engine provides steady straight line acceleration for the car to overtake other vehicles. There is a particular steepness … Continue reading

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Gradient and Slope

Copyright Image purchased from Photodune.com Anyone who has ever ridden a bike uphill knows what a “Gradient” or “Slope” is all about ! But in Norway there is a clever way to save the hardship of big hills. It’s called … Continue reading

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Linear Relationship Rules

Image Modified from www.chiropractic.com Linear Rules or Functions are mathematical algebra equations which tell us how to get the output Y-values for a given set of input X-values. The Rule tells us the “Relationship” between all of the x and … Continue reading

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