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Defining types of numbers: Natural numbers (N)

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Numbers used for counting and ordering (6 coins, 3rd largest organ)

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Defining types of numbers:

Whole numbers

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Natural numbers including zero (0,1,2,3..)

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Defining types of numbers:

Integers (Z)

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Positive and negative counting numbers including zero (..-3,-2,-1,0,1,2..)

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Defining types of numbers:
Rational numbers(Q)
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Numbers that can be expressed as aratioof an integer to a non-zero integer. All integers are rational, but the converse is not true; there are rational numbers that are not integers.(3\2, 0.25)

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Defining types of numbers:
Real numbers ( R )
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Numbers that can represent a distance along a line. They can be positive, negative, or zero. All rational numbers are real, but the converse is not true.

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Defining types of numbers:
Irrational numbers (I)
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Real numbers that are not rational. (pi 3.1415.., √2)

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Defining types of numbers:

Imaginary numbers

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Numbers that equal the product of a real number and the square root of −1. Allows for “new” Algebra with √-1 instead of x. The number 0 is both real and imaginary.

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Defining types of numbers:
Complex numbers( C )
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Includes real numbers, imaginary numbers, and sums and differences of real and imaginary numbers

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What is a Prime Number?

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A number >1 that is only divisible by itself or 1 to give a whole number. (3,5,7..)

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What is an Exponent?

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Any integer (n) that is representing the times of multiplication of a number by itself.

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What is a Power of ten?

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Any integer power (n) of the number 10. For Example: 10^3 = 1000.

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Where are Power of tens useful?

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Power of tens are used when there are measurements of Biophysical quantities in very High/Low numbers. For Example the size of a Mitochondria could be 1.32 x 10^-6 .

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What are the mathematical manipulations possible for Exponents? (Exponential Identities with Tens)
**3 Examples

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Summations: (10^8) * (10^-2) = 10^6
Subtractions: (10^5) / (10^-5) = 10^10
Multiplications: (10^3)^3 = 10^9

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Order of operations - Complete the Rules:

Parenthesis ( ()/{}/[] ) comes _____

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Parenthesis ( ()/{}/[] ) comes FIRST.

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Order of operations - Complete the Rules:

Exponents comes ______

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Exponents comes SECOND.

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Order of operations - Complete the Rules:

Multiplication and division are ______

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Multiplication and division are THIRD.

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Order of operations - Complete the Rules:

Addition and subtractions are done ____

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Addition and subtractions are done LAST (fourth).

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Order of operations - Complete the Rules:

Addition and subtractions are done last unless they are ____ __________ then they have higher priority

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Addition and subtractions are done last unless they are INSIDE PARENTHESIS then they have higher priority

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Order of operations - What are they ?

Now all of them together

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1) Parenthesis come first
2) Exponents come seconds
3) Multiplication and division are third
4) Last are Addition and subtractions

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What is Logarithm?

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Logarithm is the inverse mathematical operation of exponentiation. It’s a mathematical question asking what is the power needed to get this number from the base I have. As in 10^? = 100, then ?=2 .

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What is a Common Logarithm?

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Common logarithm is the inverse of the ten-based exponentiation (powers of ten). The symbol of common logarithm can be „log10”, „ lg” or „log”.

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What is the inverse of the logarithmic calculation [lg0.01 = -2 ] in the domain of exponential calculations?
(This is just to demonstrate the logic)

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[10^-2 = 0.01] is the inverse of [lg0.01 = -2 ].

This is because a Logarithm is the inverse mathematical operation of exponentiation.

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What is the inverse of the exponential calculation [10^0 = 1] in the domain of logarithmic calculations?
(This is just to demonstrate the logic)

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[lg1=0] is the inverse of [10^0 = 1].

This is because a Logarithm is the inverse mathematical operation of exponentiation.

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What is a Natural logarithm?

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Similar to common logarithm, but the base number is e (Euler’s number, e = 2.71828…) and its symbol is „ln” (logarithmus naturalis).

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ln(e) =

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1

Since e^1 = e

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What is the inverse of the logarithmic calculation [ln(a) = x] in the domain of exponential calculations?
(This is just to demonstrate the logic)

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[e^x = a] is the inverse of [ln(a) = x].

This is because a Logarithm is the inverse mathematical operation of exponentiation.

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ln (e^x ) =

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x

Since e^x will give you e^x / Algebraically: ln (e^x)= x*ln(e) = x

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What are the mathematical manipulations possible for Logarithmic identities ? (by the example of common logarithm) **Give 3 Examples

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Summation: lg(25)+lg(4) = lg(4 * 25)= lg(100) = 2
Subtraction: lg(20)-lg(200 )= lg(20 / 200)= lg(0.1) = -1
Multiplication by num: 2 * lg(10) = lg(10^2) = lg(100) = 2

29
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Why are equations crucial for Biophysics studies?

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The laws of physics give the correlation between different quantities. The physical law can be treated as a mathematical equation, from which the unknown quantity (usual symbol: x) can be found.

30
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What kind of equation is 4x+1=33?

What is the solution?

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Linear equations with one variable(x).

4x+1=33 → 4x= 32 → x=32\4 → x=8

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Linear equations with 1 unknown - In Biophysics

A race car moved a distance of X = 248 m with constant acceleration during the time interval of t = 5.78. Calculate the acceleration (a) of the race car. The physical law describing the distance-time correlation in case of constant acceleration is: X= (1/2)a(t^2)

(U may be better off writing the calculation down)

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X= (1/2)a(t^2) → 2X= a*(t^2) → 2X/(t^2) = a

a = 248*2 / (5.78)^2 = 496 / 33.408 = 14.846.

The car has an acceleration of 14.846 m/(s^2)

**The Physics part of this will be fully explained later in the course

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Quadratic equation with one variable(x)
These equations have 3 integers/parameters(a,b,c) that are built in general form of: ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
For [5x^2 − 26x = 24] Identify the a, b and c parameters of this equation:

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a is 5
b is -26
c is -24

33
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What kind of equation is 5x^2 − 26x = 24?

What is the formula helpful in the calculation of these kind of equation?

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Quadratic equation with one variable(x)
The Quadratic formula:
X(1,2) = {-b +/- √(b^2 - 4ac)}/2a

34
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What kind of equation is 5x^2 − 26x = 24?
Solve this equation with the Quadratic formula!
(U may be better off writing the calculation down)

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Quadratic equation with one variable(x)
X(1,2) = {-b +/- √(b^2 - 4ac)}/2a
X(1,2) = {26 +/- √(676 + 480)}/10
X(1,2) = {26 +/- 34}/10

X1= (-8)/10 = -0.8
X2=60/10 = 6
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A physical example: A race car moves with an acceleration of a = 4 m/s2. Calculate the amount of time needed the run a distance of x = 180 m. In this case, t is the unknown in the physical law:
X= (1/2)a(t^2).
**The rearrangement of this equation to the Quadratic forms yields: 2t^2 +0t - 180 = 0 and because b is 0, we can used the Simplified Quadratic formula:
X(1,2) = +/- √(2c/a)
(U may be better off writing the calculation down)

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X(1,2) = +/- √(2c/a) , 2t^2 +0t - 180 = 0
X(1,2) = +/- √(2c/a)
t(1,2) =+/-√(360/4)
t(1,2) = +/- 9.486
Since time is only a positive forward going variable
t = + 9.486

**The Physics part of this will be fully explained later in the course

36
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Two linear equations with two unknown variables (x and y )

What are the 3 possibilities for solving them?

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Graphing (Will be shown in Class)
Substituting
Summation/Subtraction of Equations

37
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In a Two linear equations with two unknown variables (x and y ) the only possible solution for x and y can be a solution that -

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that satisfies BOTH equations!

*meaning x and y VALUES FOUND will fit correctly in each of the equations.

38
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Solve these linear equations with Substituting:
Y=2X
X+Y=6

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Y=2X, X+Y=6
X+2X=6
3X=6
X=2, Y=2*2=4
(2,4) satisfies BOTH equations!
39
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Solve these linear equations with Summation/Subtraction:
X+Y=5
X-Y=-3

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X+Y=5, X-Y=-3
X+Y+X-Y=5-3
2X=2
X=1, 1+Y=5 → Y=4
(1,4) satisfies BOTH equations!
40
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What are the possible Trigonometric functions?

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Sinus, Cosine, Tangent, Cotangent

41
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What is a Sinus Function?

Basic Definition

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It is a function that is applicable for every Right triangle (with 90 degrees), For a given angle (0→90) it will return the number that represents the ratio between the leg INFRONT of the angle and the hypotenuse.

42
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What is a Cosine Function?

Basic Definition

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It is a function that is applicable for every Right triangle (with 90 degrees), For a given angle (0→90) it will return the number that represents the ratio between the leg NEXT TO the angle and the hypotenuse.

43
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What is a Tangent Function?

Basic Definition

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It is a function that is applicable for every Right triangle (with 90 degrees), For a given angle (0→90) it will return the number that represents the ratio between the leg INFRONT of the angle and the leg NEXT TO the angle.

44
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What is a Cotangent Function?

Basic Definition

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It is a function that is applicable for every Right triangle (with 90 degrees), For a given angle (0→90) it will return the number that represents the ratio between the leg NEXT TO the angle and the leg INFRONT of the angle.

45
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Trigonometric functions:
In a Right triangle, the Hypotenuse value is X, the given angle is Y degrees and the leg INFRONT of the angle is Z. How would you write the Trigonometric Function representing the relationship here? Write the equation!

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Sin (Y) = Z/X

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Trigonometric functions:
In a Right triangle, the Hypotenuse value is Z, the given angle is X degrees and the leg NEXT TO the angle is A. How would you write the Trigonometric Function representing the relationship here? Write the equation!

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Cos (X) = A/Z

47
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Trigonometric functions:
In a Right triangle, the Hypotenuse value is A, the given angle is B degrees and the leg NEXT TO the angle is C. How would you write the Trigonometric Function representing the relationship here? Write the equation!

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Cos (B) = C/A

48
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Trigonometric functions:
In a Right triangle, the Hypotenuse value is D, the given angle is E degrees and the leg INFRONT of the angle is F. How would you write the Trigonometric Function representing the relationship here? Write the equation!

A

Sin (E) = F/D

49
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Trigonometric functions:
In a Right triangle, the the leg NEXT TO the angle is C, the given angle is Q degrees and the leg INFRONT of the angle is F. How would you write the Trigonometric Function representing the relationship here? Write the equation!

A

Tan (Q) = F/C

50
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What is the value of x here:
[sin x = 1/2]
**Possible to calculate with the sinus-1 function with the calculator. You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 30 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

51
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What is the value of x here:
[sin x = 1]
**Possible to calculate with the sinus-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 90 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

52
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What is the value of x here:
[sin x = (√2)/2]
**Possible to calculate with the sinus-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 45 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

53
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What is the value of x here:
[sin x = (√3)/2]
**Possible to calculate with the sinus-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 60 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

54
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What is the value of x here:
[sin x = 0]
**Possible to calculate with the sinus-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 0 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

55
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What is the value of x here:
[cos x = 0]
**Possible to calculate with the cos-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 90 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

56
Q

What is the value of x here:
[cos x = 1/2]
**Possible to calculate with the cos-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 60 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

57
Q

What is the value of x here:
[cos x = (√3)/2]
**Possible to calculate with the cos-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 30 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

58
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What is the value of x here:
[cos x = (√2)/2]
**Possible to calculate with the cos-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 45 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

59
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What is the value of x here:
[cos x = 1]
**Possible to calculate with the cos-1 function with the calculator.You can find the inverse sine function on the calculator by using the „INV + SIN” or „2ndF + SIN” button combinations.

A

x = 0 degrees

**This result is useful to memorize.

60
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The calculator could be set (in Trigonometry) to Degrees or ______ . In this latter setting [sin x = 1/2] will be equal 0.524 ___

A

RADIANS

[sin x = 1/2] will be equal 0.524 rad

61
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In Harmonic oscillation, the displacement of the body from equilibrium position is described with the ____ function.

A

In Harmonic oscillation, the displacement of the body from equilibrium position is described with the SINE function.

62
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Biophysics Application of Trigonometry - Harmonic Oscillation: y= A sin(2πft)
Where A is the amplitude (maximum displacement) and f is the frequency (number of oscillation in a unit time).
For A=1 meter, f = 1Hz and t = 1 sec what will be the y (actual displacement) ?
(2π rad = 360 degrees)

A

y= A sin(2πft)
y=sin(2π)
y=sin(360) = 0
y=0

63
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Geometric Shapes - Circle
How can we calculate the Circumference(C)?
(r = radius)

A

C=2πr

64
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Geometric Shapes - Circle
How can we calculate the Surface area(A)?
(r = radius)

A

A = π*r^2

65
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Geometric Shapes - Sphere
How can we calculate the Surface area(A)?
(r = radius)

A

A =4πr^2

66
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Geometric Shapes - Sphere
How can we calculate the Volume (V)?
(r = radius)
**This one is extra knowledge

A

V=4/3πr^3

**This one is extra knowledge

67
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The definition of Radian is α=i/r.
Where i is the length of a circular arc infront of the α angle, and r is the radius. if the i of a circle circumference is equal 2π (or 360 degrees), How much radians are there in a full circle (the irrational number)?

A

360 degrees = 2π rad = 6.28 rad

**π=3.14

68
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If 360 degrees = 2π rad = 6.28 rad, how many degrees equal 1 radian?

A

1 rad = 360/2π = 57.3 degrees

69
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If 360 degrees = 2π rad = 6.28 rad, how many radians equal 1 degree?

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1 degree = 2π /360= 0.01745 rad

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