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Austin, Joe Dan – AMATYC Review, 1992
Argues that the derivation of the area of a circle using integral calculus is invalid. Describes the derivation of the area of a circle when the formula is not known by inscribing and circumscribing the circle with regular polygons whose areas converge to the same number. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Calculus, Geometry, Mathematical Formulas
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Robb, N. I. – Physics Teacher, 1991
Utilizes vector mathematics to explain the reflective properties of a corner cube retroreflector, consisting of three plane mirrors assembled at right angles with a common vertex. Analyzes the useful property that an incident beam of light at any point in this reflector will return on a parallel path. (MDH)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, High Schools, Integrated Activities, Light