On Sat, 2013-06-22 at 09:38 +0530, Ingrid wrote:
> True confession: I love Maths.

So do I actually, but I am (only slightly) hampered by lack of knowledge
of anything more than elementary math with some algebra and
trigonometry. I am always calculating things in my mind. I know for a
fact that I make frequent silly errors in calculation (that is me and I
am at peace with my own mind) and I keep cross checking to ensure that I
get a consistent result for two or more consecutive iterations of
solving a particular puzzle that I set myself. 

I love problems involving speed and movement which is why bullets and
trajectory calculations fascinate me. A few weeks ago I spent a joyful
few hours working out the physics of the internals of an air rifle that
I took apart and adjusted to my liking, making careful measurements
while I did that. (Bought a Vernier caliper just for that). But for me
its a game. I love games. Maths should always be fun. Not forced
labour. 

shiv


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