nature of mathematics Flashcards
Mathematics is the formal system of thought for ___, ___, and ___ patterns
Recognizing
Classifying
Exploiting
Fibonacci numbers appear to have first arisen in perhaps ___ BC in work by ___ on enumerating possible patterns of poetry formed from syllables of two lengths.
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Pingala
The Fibonacci sequence is named after Italian mathematician ____ which means ____, known as Fibonacci.
Leonardo Pisano
Leonardo of Pisa
Leonardo Pisano nickname
Fibonacci
Where was fibonacci born and educated
Born - Italy
Educated - North Africa
Fibonacci was taught mathematics in ____
Buguia
When and what is the famous book that Fibonacci wrote
“Liber abaci” in 1202
Examples of Fibonacci Sequence in Nature
Leaves
Flower petals
Tree branches
Golden ratio symbol
Greek letter - Phi
Phi is a special number approximately equal to
1.618
Phi appears many times in ____, ____, ____ and other areas.
Geometry
Art
Architecture
Golden ratio is aka
golden section
golden mean
golden number
divine proportion
divine section
golden rectangle
golden proportion
It is a mathematical ratio
golden ratio
It is commonly found in nature, and when used in design, it fosters organic and natural looking compositions that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye
golden ratio
examples of golden ratio
plants
animals
art
architecture