A Physicist's Favorite Function
Offered By: Michael Penn via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a humorous 21-minute video that delves into a physicist's favorite mathematical function through a quirky love story analogy. Discover the importance of continuity in mathematical functions as the narrator recounts a tale of romance between Elder Chalk and his future wife. Learn about the concept of piecewise functions and why continuity is often preferred in physics. Gain insights into mathematical concepts while enjoying a lighthearted narrative that blends mathematics with everyday life experiences.
Syllabus
a physicist's favorite "FUNCTION"
Taught by
Michael Penn
Related Courses
Networked LifeUniversity of Pennsylvania via Coursera Intro to Physics
Udacity How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
University of Virginia via Coursera Solar: Solar Cells, Fuel Cells and Batteries
Stanford University via Stanford OpenEdx A Look at Nuclear Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh via Coursera