MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS

Who said that maths are boring? We all know the Pythagorean theorem formula for a right triangle (a2+b2=c2) ; the solution of quadratic ax2 + bx +c=0 or the fundamental theorem of calculus. But in this post we are going to show you  random formulas that we find more fun.

      First of all, the equation for intelligence:

F = T ∇ S

It is very complicated to understand it as it is a really abstract concept, so you can click here to watch Alex Wissner-Gross´video. He is a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur. http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_wissner_gross_a_new_equation_for_intelligence

      Formula for perfect parking:

It was created by Vauxhall Motors and maths professor Simon Blackburn.

Professor Blackburn said: "Parking the car is something that most of us do on a daily basis – and we all get a little frustrated with it sometimes. This was the perfect opportunity to show how we can apply mathematics to understanding something that we all share.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/6784428/Scientists-create-formula-for-perfect-parking.html

      Mathematical formulas are also important in nutrition. Do you want to know how many calories does your body burn at rest?

 Some nutritionists use this formula. It calculates the BMR, Basal Metabolic Rate, which is the amount of energy expended daily. Although everybody is different, and there are many factors involved, this formula is quite precise. It takes into account weight, hight, age and gender:

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in kilos ) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in years )

Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) + ( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )

You can find more info here->http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_BMR.php

This is, without any doubt, the funniest one. It is an equation of the perfect sandwich! When we first knew about it, we took it as a joke. And what was even more surprising was finding out that this equation was proposed by Bristol University.

Although it is supposed to be an easy formula, it is actually quite complicated. 


If you want more information… http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1027800/Scientists-discover-new-mathematical-formula--perfect-cheese-sandwich.html

      Some scientists at the University of Northumbria made a similar formula. It is for the perfect cup of tea:

TB + (H2O at 100C) 2mins BT + C (10ml) + 6mins BT = PC (at OT 60C). TB = tea bag; BT = brewing time; C = milk; PC = perfect cuppa; OT = optimum temperature

We hope you have enjoyed discovering that math is everywhere.