nature of mathematics Flashcards

1
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Mathematics is the formal system of thought for ___, ___, and ___ patterns

A

Recognizing
Classifying
Exploiting

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2
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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.

A

200
Pingala

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3
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The Fibonacci sequence is named after Italian mathematician ____ which means ____, known as Fibonacci.

A

Leonardo Pisano
Leonardo of Pisa

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4
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Leonardo Pisano nickname

A

Fibonacci

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5
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Where was fibonacci born and educated

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Born - Italy
Educated - North Africa

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6
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Fibonacci was taught mathematics in ____

A

Buguia

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7
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When and what is the famous book that Fibonacci wrote

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“Liber abaci” in 1202

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8
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Examples of Fibonacci Sequence in Nature

A

Leaves
Flower petals
Tree branches

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9
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Golden ratio symbol

A

Greek letter - Phi

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10
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Phi is a special number approximately equal to

A

1.618

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11
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Phi appears many times in ____, ____, ____ and other areas.

A

Geometry
Art
Architecture

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12
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Golden ratio is aka

A

golden section
golden mean
golden number
divine proportion
divine section
golden rectangle
golden proportion

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13
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It is a mathematical ratio

A

golden ratio

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14
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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

A

golden ratio

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15
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examples of golden ratio

A

plants
animals
art
architecture

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