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How does Gravity Affect Flowing Water? (version 2)

  • July 30

Why does the width of water in the fountain, or even from a kitchen faucet, get narrower as it falls. Watch this video to see this phenomenon and to consider this question. For a more detailed look at this same phenomenon at the same fountain, watch this video too.... CONTINUE READING

What is Mathematical about a Tree? (version 2)

  • July 30

How do the size of branches in a tree change as you move up a tree trunk? And why do we see this change in size? Also, what does that have to do with the branch functions? Watch this video to see all trees in a different, and mathematical, way. Watch this video for a more detailed explanation on this question.... CONTINUE READING