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Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 4, 2021

Rock-Paper-Scissors Game Diagram — A triangle with the three elements written at each vertex.

How To Use Science To Win At Rock-Paper-Scissors?

Mathematics + Decision Theory + Psychology = Win

8 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 14, 2021

Image asking if a number raised to the power zero = 1? It starts with the analogy that 5⁰=1, 99⁰=1, and 100,000⁰=. From these results, can we say for sure that it holds for any number x⁰=1?

Why Is A Number Raised To The Power Zero = One?

This fundamental question questions your fundamentals!

6 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 19, 2021

An image of a 12-hour clock asking whether the time is in a.m. or p.m.

Why Do We Really Use The 12-Hour Clock?

Is the train at 02:00 in the morning or afternoon?

8 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Nov 23, 2021

An image asking the following questions: 0/2=0; so, 2/0=?

What Really Happens When You Divide By Zero?

You don’t have to be good at math to appreciate this!

11 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 22, 2021

A protoype of analogue computers created by an enthusiast on youtube. It is a remarkably polished product for just being a prototype.

Why Are Analogue Computers Really On The Rise Again?

Hint: Moore’s Law + Differential Equations!

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Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 6, 2021

Image of a question asking if division by zero leads to infinity

Does Division By Zero Really Lead To Infinity?

I find it disturbing that even calculators make this…

3 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 17, 2021

An image asking the question: What is zero raised to the power zero?

What Exactly Is Zero Raised To The Power Zero?

This question even has the experts arguing until today!

2 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 11, 2021

An image asking the question: “What happens when you divide zero by zero?”

What Really Happens When You Divide Zero By Zero?

The answer is tricker than you think it is!

7 responses

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 13, 2021

Illustration of two stick figures — one male and one female, falling in love with each other; to illustrate how to use mathematics to choose a life partner.

How To Use Mathematics To Choose A Life Partner?

Math + Dating = Win??

Hemanth in Street Science

Dec 1, 2021

Graphic explaining the upper and lower limits of temperature — to illustrate why temperature has no upper limit

Why Does Temperature Have No Upper Limit?

You don’t have to be good in physics to appreciate this!

2 responses

2022

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