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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Parametric Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanations and examples of parametric equations--in which a curve is traced out over time, sometimes doubling back on itself or crossing itself.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: An Approach to Calculus: Instantaneous Velocity and Related Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains instantaneous velocity and how to solve related rates problems by using implicit differentiation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to...
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University of Sydney (Australia)

Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Harmonic Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Derived from the Fourier series, the harmonic series can be used to represent even and odd functions. Definitions of second and third harmonics are also provided.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Line Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
Using Fourier and Harmonic series, the line spectrums of functions are derived and represented on graphs. Several music examples show the connection between harmonics and sound.
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Other

Bipm: The International System of Units (Si)

For Students 9th - 10th
BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures) is an international organization, located in France, an equivalent of our National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This site is the BIPM intro page to their official...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Conics: Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this study of conics, students will examine the derivation of equations for circles. There are two general equations for circles. The first is a circle whose center is at the origin, while the second is a circle whose center is not at...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Naophorous Statue

For Students 9th - 10th
A statue that actually consists of two statues; the first is a kneeling man presenting the second one, which represents Osiris, the god of the dead. The term "naophorous statue" is derived from the word "naos" which means "shrine" in...

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