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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 |
Day Preference | |
Computer Needed? | N |
Bringing a laptop? | Y |
Overhead Needed? | Y |
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Date Submitted | 10/15/2010 |
Year | 2010 |