Recommender System
Recommender System — a series of general questions asked in order to link groups with similar tastes. More information
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All the math
NUMB3RS has opened the eyes of many people to the ways math and science can be used to solve crimes. This is a list of all the math and science concepts used in the series with links to on-line sources to find more information or articles written by mathematicians and scientists explaining the concepts used in episodes.
Listing’s Law
Listing’s Law — The principle that when the eye turns from looking at one object and fixes upon another, it revolves about an axis perpendicular to a plane cutting both the former and the present lines of vision.More information
Strong Law of Small Numbers
Strong Law of Small Numbers — the idea that a small number may appear frequently simply because there are so few small numbers.More information
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Numerology
Numerology — a concept that certain number sequences and patterns hold important and significant meaning.More information
Friction Circle
Friction Circle — a concept made popular in the 1960’s to graphically measure the how’s and why’s of a vehicle losing tractionMore information
Centripetal Force
Centripetal Force — the force that pulls an object towards the center of the circle or curveMore information
Archimedes’ Principle
Archimedes’ Principle — The buoyant force of an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.More information
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Refraction
Refraction — The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.More information
Illumination Problem
Illumination Problem — a geomeric problem originally conceived by Ernst Straus.More information
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Set Covering Deployment
Set Covering Deployment — mathematical formula to determine the best way to deploy a limited number of troops to allow for maximun coverage of an area.More information
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