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| ID | 293 |
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| First Name | Kenneth |
| Last Name | Driessel |
| Institution | Iowa State University |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Continuous Problems Are Easier Than Discrete Ones |
| Abstract | I claim: Continuous problems are (usually) easier than analogous discrete problems. Consequently, when teaching, we should emphasize the relation between continuous and discrete problems whenever possible. I shall use a historical example to support my claim. In particular, I shall review J.W.S. Rayleigh's treatment of beaded and continuous strings, which appears in his book "Theory of Sound" (Macmillan, 1894). |
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| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
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| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | Y |
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| Date Submitted | 10/15/2010 |
| Year | 2010 |