# 1. Future Value Calculation
What is the future value of $125 after 8 years at 8.5% compound interest?
a. $205.83
b. $216.67
c. $228.07
d. $240.08
e. $252.08

# 2. Doubling Time
Mason Corp's earnings per share were $2.50 last year, with a 5-year growth rate of 9.0%. How many years will it take for EPS to double at this rate?
a. 5.86
b. 6.52
c. 7.24
d. 8.04
e. 8.85

# 3. Annuity Rate of Return
A $15,000,000 lump sum or a 20-year annuity of $1,050,000 is offered. What rate of return is built into the annuity?
a. 2.79%
b. 3.10%
c. 3.44%
d. 3.79%
e. 4.17%

# 4. Investment Return
An investment costs $1,000, with expected cash flows of $75 at the end of each of the next 5 years, and a $1,000 lump sum at the end of year 5. What is the expected rate of return?
a. 6.77%
b. 7.13%
c. 7.50%
d. 7.88%
e. 8.27%

# 5. Effective Interest Rate
A credit card has an APR of 18.00%, compounded monthly. What is the effective interest rate?
a. 18.58%
b. 19.56%
c. 20.54%
d. 21.57%
e. 22.65%

# 6. Bank Loan Comparison
East Coast Bank offers a $25,000 loan at 7.5%, compounded monthly. Midwest Bank offers the same loan at 8.3% annual rate. What is the difference in effective annual rates?
a. 0.93%
b. 0.77%
c. 0.64%
d. 0.54%
e. 0.43%

# 7. Bond Price
Morrissey Company's bonds mature in 7 years, with a $1,000 par value and $70 annual coupon. The market interest rate is 8.5%. What is the bond's price?
a. $923.22
b. $946.30
c. $969.96
d. $994.21
e. $1,019.06

# 8. Yield to Maturity
Bonds have a $1,000 par value, $1,125 current price, 7.25% annual coupon, and 13 years to maturity. What is the yield to maturity?
a. 5.56%
b. 5.85%
c. 6.14%
d. 6.45%
e. 6.77%

# 9. Bond Purchase Price
A 15-year bond has a 9.5% annual coupon rate, $1,000 face value, and semiannual interest payments. If the required nominal yield to maturity is 11.0%, what is the maximum price to pay?
a. $891.00
b. $913.27
c. $936.10
d. $959.51
e. $983.49

# 10. Current Bond Price
Wachowicz Corporation's 15-year bonds were issued at par ($1,000) with a 7.5% annual coupon. The current market interest rate is 5.5%, and the bonds have 14 years to maturity. What is the current price?
a. $1,077.01
b. $1,104.62
c. $1,132.95
d. $1,162.00
e. $1,191.79

# 11. Expected Return
Taussig Corp's bonds have a 6.75% annual coupon rate, 15-year maturity, and can be called in 6 years at $1,067.50. What rate of return should an investor expect?
a. 3.92%
b. 4.12%
c. 4.34%
d. 4.57%
e. 4.81%

# 12. Market Value of Debt
KJM Corporation's balance sheet shows $10,000,000 long-term debt (bonds) with a 4.0% coupon rate and 10 years to maturity. The yield to maturity is 12%. What is the current market value of the debt?
a. $5,276,731
b. $5,412,032
c. $5,547,332
d. $7,706,000
e. $7,898,650

# 13. Inflation Premium
Crockett Corporation's 5-year bonds yield 6.85%, while 5-year T-bonds yield 4.75%. The real risk-free rate is 2.80%, and the default risk premium is 0.85%. What is the inflation premium?
a. 1.40%
b. 1.55%
c. 1.71%
d. 1.88%
e. 2.06%

# 14. Expected Return
J. Harper Inc's stock has a 50% chance of a 35% return, 30% chance of a 10% return, and 20% chance of a -28% return. What is the expected return?
a. 14.16%
b. 14.53%
c. 14.90%
d. 15.27%
e. 15.65%

# 15. Market Risk Premium
A stock has an expected return of 12.60%, beta of 1.49, and risk-free rate of 5.00%. What is the market risk premium?
a. 5.10%
b. 5.23%
c. 5.36%
d. 5.49%
e. 5.63%

# 16. Required Return
Yonan Corporation's stock had a required return of 11.50% last year, with a risk-free rate of 5.50% and market risk premium of 4.75%. If the market risk premium increases by 2%, what is Yonan's new required return?
a. 14.03%
b. 14.38%
c. 14.74%
d. 15.10%
e. 15.48%


Let be a vector space with two subsets  and  having  and  elements, respectively.

If , then .
If , then .

Consider a vector space  with subsets  and  having  and  elements, respectively.
If , is it true that ?
If , is it true that ?

The dimension of the vector space composed of real antisymmetric matrices of size  is .
The dimension of the vector space composed of symmetric real matrices of size  is .
The dimension of the vector space composed of real triangular matrices of size  is .

The dimension of the vector space composed of real polynomials of degree at most  with  as a root of multiplicity at least  is .

Given vectors  and  in , find the value of  such that  belongs to the subspace generated by  and .

A bookshop has novels by three authors: A, B, and C. If there are  copies of each title by A,  copies by B, and  copies by C, the total number of books is . If there are  copies of each title by A,  copies by B, and  copies by C, the total number of books is . What is the total number of titles by these three authors?

Let  be a vector space of dimension  and  an endomorphism with an image of dimension . The minimum dimension of the kernel of  is .

Consider a sub-vector space  of  defined by a homogeneous linear system with  equations and a coefficient matrix of rank . The dimension of  is .

Let  be a vector space of dimension  and  a set of . Study the truth of the following statements:
1.
2.
3.

Let  be a vector space of dimension  with subspaces  and  of dimensions  and , respectively. Suppose  and  generate . The dimension of the intersection  is .

Given a linear map  with , , compute .
Given a linear map  with , , compute .

Given a linear map  with , , , compute .
Given a linear map  with , , , compute .

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the dimension of the vector space composed of real antisymmetric matrices of size ?
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2. What is the dimension of the vector space composed of symmetric real matrices of size ?
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3. What is the dimension of the vector space composed of real triangular matrices of size ?
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4. What is the minimum dimension of the kernel of an endomorphism  with an image of dimension  in a vector space of dimension ?
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5. What is the dimension of the intersection of two subspaces  and  of dimensions  and  in a vector space of dimension ?
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To write 209 and 3 hundredths in standard form, we need to express it as a decimal or a mixed number. The correct way to write it is 2 9/100, which is equivalent to 2.09.

In decimal form, 209 hundredths is equal to 2.09. To convert 209 and 3 hundredths to a decimal, we can write it as 209.03.

The standard form of a number is its normal form. Therefore, 209 and 3 hundredths can be written in standard form as 209.03 or 2.0903*10^2.

It's essential to understand the position of the digits in a decimal number. In 2.09, the 9 is in the hundredth position.

We can also express 2.09 as a fraction: 209/100. This fraction cannot be simplified further.

In summary, 209 and 3 hundredths can be written in standard form as 209.03 or 2.09, which is equivalent to 2 9/100.


**Introduction to Statistics**

Individuals in a dataset can be people, animals, or objects. A variable is a characteristic of an individual that can take different values. Exploratory data analysis involves examining data to describe its main features.

**Types of Variables**

* Categorical variable: records the group or category an individual belongs to
* Quantitative variable: takes numerical values that can be used for arithmetic operations

**Data Visualization**

* Pie chart: shows the proportion of each group in a dataset
* Dotplot: a horizontal line representing a variable with a number scale
* Histogram: a graph showing the distribution of a quantitative variable
* Stemplot: a plot where each observation is separated into a stem and a leaf
* Time plot: plots each observation against the time it was measured

**Measures of Center and Spread**

* Center: a value that divides the observations into two equal parts
* Spread: the range of values in a dataset
* Mean: the average value of a dataset, calculated as (X₁ + X₂ + ... + X₇) / n
* Median: the middle value of a dataset when it is arranged in order
* Range: the difference between the largest and smallest observations
* Quartiles: the median of the observations to the left and right of the median
* Interquartile range (IQR): the distance between the first and third quartiles

**Boxplots**

* A boxplot shows the center, spread, and outliers of a dataset
* The box represents the middle 50% of the data, and the whiskers extend to the largest and smallest observations
* Outliers are plotted as isolated points

**Variance and Standard Deviation**

* Variance (s²): a measure of the spread of a dataset, calculated as [(x₁ - ¯x¯)² + (x₂ - ¯x¯)² + ... + (x₇ - ¯x¯)²] / (n-1)
* Standard deviation (s): the square root of the variance, used to describe the spread of a normal distribution

**Properties of Standard Deviation**

* s measures the spread about the mean
* s = 0 only when there is no spread in the data
* s is influenced by extreme observations

**Five-Number Summary**

* A summary of a dataset that includes the minimum value, Q1, median, Q3, and maximum value

**Density Curves**

* A curve that describes the overall pattern of a distribution
* The total area under the curve is 1, and the area beneath the curve gives the proportion of observations

**Simulation**

* A virtual experiment that mimics a real-world situation

**Normal Distributions**

* A family of bell-shaped symmetric density curves
* Characterized by the mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ)
* The 68-95-99.7 rule describes the percentage of observations that lie within one, two, and three standard deviations of the mean

**Percentiles and Z-Scores**

* A percentile is the percentage of the distribution that is at or to the left of an observation
* A z-score is a standardized value that describes how many standard deviations an observation is from the mean

**Standard Normal Distribution**

* A normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1
* Used to compare observations from different normal distributions

**Assessing Normality**

* Methods for assessing normality include examining histograms, stemplots, and boxplots, and using the 68-95-99.7 rule

**Scatterplots**

* A plot that shows the relationship between two quantitative variables
* The explanatory variable is on the x-axis, and the response variable is on the y-axis

**Correlation and Regression**

* Correlation (r) measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two quantitative variables
* Regression involves finding a straight line that describes how a response variable changes as an explanatory variable changes

**Least-Squares Regression Line**

* The line that minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the data points from the line
* The equation of the line is yhat = a + bx, where a is the intercept and b is the slope

**Residuals and Residual Plots**

* A residual is the difference between an observed value and the value predicted by the regression line
* A residual plot shows the residuals on the vertical axis against the explanatory variable on the horizontal axis

**Outliers and Influential Observations**

* An outlier is an observation that lies outside the overall pattern of the other observations
* An influential observation is one that markedly changes the position of the regression line when removed

**Coefficient of Determination**

* The fraction of the variation in the response variable that is explained by the least-squares regression
* Calculated as (SSM - SSE) / SSM, where SSM is the sum of squares of deviations about the mean and SSE is the sum of squares of errors.


# If a+(1/b)=1 and b+(1/c)=1 then c+(1/a) is equal to:

**Answer: (2) 1**

**Explanation:** Given the equations a + 1/b = 1 and b + 1/c = 1, we can derive the value of c + 1/a.

First, from a + 1/b = 1, we get (a b + 1)/b = 1, which simplifies to a b + 1 = b, and further to b – a b = 1, or b (1 – a) = 1. This yields b = 1/(1 – a) ………………………… (1).

Using the second equation, b + 1/c = 1, and substituting b from equation (1), we get 1/(1 – a) + 1/c = 1. Simplifying this gives (c + 1 – a)/c (1 – a) = 1, which further simplifies to c – a + 1 = c – c a, and then to – a + 1 = – c a, or a – c a = 1. This results in a (1 – c) = 1, and hence a = 1/(1 – c).

Now, to find the value of c + 1/a, we substitute a = 1/(1 – c) into the expression, yielding c + 1/{1/(1 – c)} = c + 1 – c = 1.

Thus, the value of c + 1/a = 1, confirming that the answer is indeed (2) 1.


A body of mass m accelerates uniformly from rest to a final velocity in time t. The instantaneous power delivered to the body as a function of time t is given by the equation:

Let the constant acceleration of the body of mass m be a. From the equation of motion, we have:
v = u + at
At an instant t, the velocity v of the body is given by:
v = at (since u = 0)

The instantaneous power is given by:
P = Fv = (ma)v = ma(at) = ma^2t

The correct expression for instantaneous power is:
P = ma^2t

The options are:
a) ma
b) ma^2
c) ma^2t
d) ma^3t

The correct answer is:
c) ma^2t


The equation \(x^{2}/a^{2} - y^{2}/b^{2} = 0\) represents a "degenerate" conic section, which is the limiting case of the hyperbola \(x^{2}/a^{2} - y^{2}/b^{2} = c\) as \(c\) approaches 0. This equation can be factored into \((x/a - y/b)(x/a + y/b) = 0\), resulting in the graph of two lines: \(x/a - y/b = 0\) and \(x/a + y/b = 0\).

The eccentricity of a hyperbola is given by \(\sqrt{c(a^{2} - b^{2})}/\sqrt{c}a = \sqrt{a^{2} - b^{2}}/\sqrt{c}a\). As \(c\) approaches 0, the eccentricity approaches infinity. Although the eccentricity of a degenerate hyperbola is technically undefined, it can be roughly considered as infinity due to this limiting behavior.


# Decomposing Numbers Into Three Parts

The lesson on decomposing numbers into three parts began with a part/whole mat with three parts. The students were given a handful of teddy bear counters and asked to determine how many more they needed to make 8. This exercise served as a formative assessment, allowing the teacher to gauge the students' understanding of numbers. Most students counted on to determine the required number, while one student was initially stumped but eventually understood with prompting.

The students observed that the part/whole mat had three parts, and they were asked to move 3 bears to the first part and 2 bears to the second part. They were then asked to determine how many bears would be in the third part. Some students were confused, while others immediately realized it would be 3. The teacher encouraged the students who understood to share their thinking, and one student explained that they knew it was three because there were three bears left in the Whole section.

The teacher then modeled writing an equation to match the model, which led to a discussion about the use of two plus signs. Some students were confused, wanting to put an equal sign after 3 + 2. The teacher practiced several examples with the students, and then introduced a new challenge: giving them only the first part and letting them choose how many bears to put in the other two parts. The students were reminded that they might have different combinations than their neighbors, and that was okay.

After the students completed their equations, the teacher had them read them aloud and wrote the equations on the easel. The students observed that within 1 + 4 + 3, they saw 1 + 7. They were also asked to describe how their equations were alike and different. For example, two students used 4 and 3, but "flip-flopped" them.

To end the lesson, the teacher gave the students a "WILD idea": they could totally make up their own combinations without any given parts. The students were excited and engaged throughout the lesson.

A free part/whole mat can be downloaded to support this lesson. The teacher encourages others to share their activities for three addends in the comments.

In response to a question about the part/whole chart, the teacher explained that the whole can be shown on top or underneath the parts. Another teacher suggested that it's a good idea for kids to be exposed to the chart both ways, as it can help them understand that there is more than one way to solve problems.

The lesson can be modified for older grades, but it's not usually used with larger numbers because students wouldn't want to count larger amounts of counters one-by-one. However, one teacher shared that they use a similar activity with 2nd-grade students, where they decompose the number of the day using up to four addends. The students start with small numbers and gradually move to larger ones, discussing strategies such as counting on, doubles, and compensation.

Another teacher uses number bond work with 3 addends and different part-part-part-whole templates with their enrichment group. They vary the missing parts and have students choose one number as the whole and show different combinations for that number. The teacher finds that this activity helps introduce bar modeling and promotes enthusiasm and engagement among the students.

The part/whole mat used in the lesson was free-drawn, but teachers can create their own templates or use existing ones to support this activity. The teacher encourages others to share their ideas and templates for reinforcing mental addition strategies.


To determine the press fit force, enter the contact surface interference pressure, contact surface area of the bearing, and the coefficient of friction into the calculator.

## Press Fit Force Formula

The press fit force is calculated using the equation: Fp = p * A * u, where:
- Fp is the press fit force (N)
- p is the contact surface interference pressure (N/m^2), dependent on size, elasticity, interference fit, and Poisson's ratios of the housing and sleeve
- A is the contact surface area (m^2)
- u is the coefficient of friction between the bearing and housing

## What is a Press Fit Force?

A press-fit force is the required force to press a bearing or similar object into a housing.

## How to Calculate Press Fit Force?

To calculate the press fit force, follow these steps:
1. Determine the contact surface interference pressure (p).
2. Determine the contact surface area (A).
3. Determine the coefficient of friction (u).
4. Calculate the press fit force using the formula: Fp = p * A * u

Example Problem:
- Contact surface interference pressure (p) = 500 N/m^2
- Contact surface area (A) = 0.125 m^2
- Coefficient of friction (u) = 0.56
- Calculate press fit force: Fp = 500 * 0.125 * 0.56 = 35 N


To calculate real numbers a and b, we are given the function F' = f, where f = (2x^2 + 1)/sqrt(1+x^2) and F = (ax + b)*sqrt(1 + x^2).

We differentiate F(x) = (ax+b)*sqrt(1+x^2) using the product rule. Let u = ax + b, then u' = a. Let v = sqrt(1 + x^2), then v' = x/sqrt(1+x^2).

F'(x) = u'v + uv' = a*sqrt(1 + x^2) + (ax + b)*x/sqrt(1+x^2) = [a(1+x^2) + x(ax+b)]/sqrt(1+x^2) = [a + ax^2 + ax^2 + bx]/sqrt(1+x^2) = (2ax^2 + bx + a)/sqrt(1+x^2).

Since F' = f, we have (2ax^2 + bx + a)/sqrt(1+x^2) = (2x^2 + 1)/sqrt(1+x^2). Equating the coefficients of the corresponding terms, we get 2a = 2 and b = 0.

Solving these equations, we find a = 1 and b = 0. Therefore, F(x) = x*sqrt(1 + x^2).


A Ford Motor Co. coupon bond has a coupon rate of 6.85%, pays annual coupons, and matures in 28 years. The yield on the bond issue is 6.15%. To calculate the trading price of the bond today, we need to find the present value of the coupon payments and the present value of the par value.

Par Value = $1,000
Annual Coupon Amount = $68.50 ($1,000 x 6.85%)
Yield to Maturity (YTM) = 6.15%
Maturity Years = 28 Years

Current Price of the Bond = Present Value of the Coupon payments + Present Value of Par Value
= $68.50[PVIFA 6.15%, 28 Years] + $1,000[PVIF 6.15%, 28 Years]
= [$68.50 x 13.20267] + [$1,000 x 0.18804]
= $904.38 + $188.04
= $1,092.42

Since the next coupon is due tomorrow, the trading price of the bond today is:
= Current Price of the Bond + Next annual coupon payment
= $1,092.42 + $68.50
= $1,160.92

Therefore, the trading price of the bond today would be $1,160.92.

Other bonds with similar characteristics have the following prices:
- A bond with a coupon rate of 6.55%, yield of 6.4%, and maturity of 28 years.
- A bond with a coupon rate of 6.7%, yield of 6.35%, and maturity of 24 years.
- A bond with a coupon rate of 6.75%, yield of 6.35%, and maturity of 26 years.

To calculate the price of these bonds, we can use the same formula:
Current Price of the Bond = Present Value of the Coupon payments + Present Value of Par Value

For example, for the bond with a coupon rate of 6.75%, yield of 6.35%, and maturity of 26 years:
Annual Coupon Amount = $67.50 ($1,000 x 6.75%)
Yield to Maturity (YTM) = 6.35%
Maturity Years = 26 Years

Current Price of the Bond = Present Value of the Coupon payments + Present Value of Par Value
= $67.50[PVIFA 6.35%, 26 Years] + $1,000[PVIF 6.35%, 26 Years]

We can also calculate the number of years until a bond matures given its price, coupon rate, and yield to maturity. For example:
- A bond with a price of $1,394.15, coupon rate of 5%, and yield to maturity of 2.62%.
- A bond with a price of $1,044.11, coupon rate of 10%, and yield to maturity of 9.12%.

To calculate the price of a bond given its coupon rate, yield to maturity, and maturity, we can use the same formula:
Current Price of the Bond = Present Value of the Coupon payments + Present Value of Par Value

For example:
- A bond with a coupon rate of 4.3%, yield to maturity of 3.7%, and maturity of 29 years.
- A bond with a coupon rate of 9.8%, yield to maturity of 8.8%, and maturity of 3 years.


**Variable Resistor Network:**

The Variable Resistor Network is used to convert a digital signal into an equivalent analog signal by changing the n digital voltage levels into one equivalent analog voltage. This is achieved by designing a network that changes each digital level into an equivalent binary weight voltage or current.

To understand the concept of equivalent binary weight, consider a 3-bit binary signal. Suppose we want to change the 8 possible states of digital signals into equivalent analog voltages, with the smallest number (000) representing 0V and the largest number (111) representing +7V. This establishes the range of the analog signal, which is divided into seven discrete levels.

The smallest increment change in the digital signal is represented by the Least Significant Bit (LSB) (2^0). The resistive divider is designed such that a 1 in the 2^0 position causes a change in the analog output equal to 1/7 of the full-scale analog output voltage, which is +7V * 1/7 = +1V.

Similarly, the 2^1 bit must cause a change in the analog output voltage twice the size of the LSB, which is +7V * 2/7 = +2V. The 2^2 bit must cause a change in the output voltage four times that of the LSB, which is +7V * 4/7 = +4V.

Each successive bit must have a value twice that of the preceding bit. The LSB is given a binary equivalent weight of 1/7, the next bit is given a weight of 2/7, and the Most Significant Bit (MSB) is given a weight of 4/7. The total sum of the weights must be equal to 1.

In general, the binary equivalent weights assigned to the LSB are 1/2^n - 1, where n is the number of bits.

A resistive divider with three digital inputs and an analog output is shown in Fig. 17.9. The output for an input of 001 is +1V, for 010 is +2V, and for 100 is +4V. The output for 011 is a combination of signals 001 and 010, which is +1V + +2V = +3V.

The resistive ladder must perform two functions: change each digital bit into an equivalent voltage and sum the voltages to form the analog output. A resistive ladder that performs these functions is shown in Fig. 17.10.

The resistors R0, R1, and R2 form the divider network, and RL is the load. The analog output voltage VA can be determined using Millman's theorem, which states that the voltage at any node in a resistive network is equal to the summation of the current entering the node divided by the summation of the conductances connected to the node.

Applying Millman's theorem to the circuit, we get:

VA = (V0/R0 + V1/R1 + V2/R2) / (1/R0 + 1/R1 + 1/R2)

In general, the following hold:

* There is one input resistance for each digital bit.
* Each following resistor is half the previous one.
* The full-scale output voltage is equal to the positive voltage of the digital input signal.
* The change in output voltage due to a change in the LSB is equal to V/(2^n - 1), where V is the digital input voltage level.
* The LSB has a weight of 1/(2^n - 1), where n is the number of input bits.
* The output voltage VA can be found for any digital input signal using the modified form of Millman's theorem:

VA = (V0/R0 + V1/R1 + ... + Vn-1/Rn-1) / (1/R0 + 1/R1 + ... + 1/Rn-1)

The Variable Resistor Network has two basic drawbacks:

* Each resistance in the network has a different value, increasing the cost factor.
* The resistance used in the MSB must handle a much larger current than the LSB resistor.

For these reasons, a second type of Variable Resistor Network, called a ladder, is used.


# One-Way and Trapdoor Functions: The Heart Of Modern Encryption

## Introduction

A one-way function is a mathematical function that is easy to calculate but computationally difficult to invert, making it equivalent to solving an intractable mathematical problem. One-way functions are the foundation of modern asymmetric cryptography, with all asymmetric cryptographic techniques basing their security on the difficulty of inverting these objects. However, this difficulty is only presumed and has not been formally demonstrated, leaving it as an open conjecture.

The proof of one-way functions would involve solving the P vs NP problem, one of the seven Millennium problems identified by the Clay Mathematics Institute in 2000. These problems have a significant impact on theoretical implications and practical applications, with a prize of one million dollars for each solution. The Riemann hypothesis, another Millennium problem, would have consequences on the distribution of prime numbers, affecting pure mathematics and cryptanalysis. Only the Poincaré conjecture has been solved, while the rest remain open problems.

The existence of one-way functions being an open conjecture means that none of these functions are demonstrably difficult to invert, making it theoretically possible for an algorithm to be discovered that can efficiently reverse one, rendering cryptographic schemes based on it useless. Despite the lack of mathematical certainty, the scientific community believes that this will not happen and has placed the security of cryptographic schemes on this assumption.

Several one-way function candidates have withstood decades of research, including hash functions, multiplying two primes, and modular exponentiation. The inversion problems of the latter two are known as integer factorization and the discrete logarithm, which are the basis for the security of asymmetric cryptographic schemes like RSA and Diffie-Hellman.

The security of these schemes relies on the assumption that one-way functions are difficult to invert. While this assumption has not been proven, the longevity of these functions in withstanding research attempts to invert them contributes to the confidence in their security.

The authors of this article are Veronica Cristiano and Giuseppe D’Alconzo, both of whom have a strong background in mathematics and cryptography. Veronica Cristiano holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Pisa and a master’s degree in Mathematics with a specialization in Cryptography at the University of Trento. Giuseppe D’Alconzo graduated in Mathematics with a specialization in Cryptography at the University of Trento and is currently a PhD student in Pure and Applied Mathematics at the Politecnico di Torino.


Computer-based images are composed of thousands of tiny dots of color called pixels, which are the smallest unit in a digital display. A pixel is represented by a dot or square on a computer monitor display screen. To draw a line on the computer screen, you need to color the squares that depict the line.

To explore this concept, invite students to use a polypad to create vertical, horizontal, and tilted lines by coloring pixels. Compare the number of colored pixels and the length of each line using the notice and wonder routine.

When drawing a line, the number of pixels to color is straightforward for vertical or horizontal lines. However, tilted lines, such as the diagonals of a rectangle, are worth exploring. Diagonals are line segments that connect two non-adjacent vertices of polygons. Rectangles have two diagonals that connect two opposite vertices and are the same size.

To draw the diagonal of a rectangle, students can count the number of squares the diagonal passes through. For example, to draw the diagonal of a 6 x 10 rectangle, 14 pixels (squares) need to be colored. The width, length, and number of squares the diagonal passes through can vary in these rectangles. One strategy to find the pattern is to keep one of these variables constant.

By drawing many examples, students can figure out the relation among the length (l), width (w), and diagonal (d). Displaying student screens can help discuss visual patterns and how they relate to the number patterns. Ask students if the visual patterns formed by the colored squares can help them figure out the number patterns.

Some guiding questions to explore include:
- How do the pixel squares align in a square (l=w)?
- How do the squares align when the length of the rectangle is a multiple of the width (l=n·w)?
- How will the pixel squares align when the length and width have common factors and when they don't?

The number of colored pixels to draw each diagonal is always less than the sum of the length and width, but the difference changes depending on the size of the rectangles. Exploring rectangles such as 6 × 8, 10 × 15, 8 × 12, and 12 × 15 can help students discover this pattern.

After making their drawings, use the notice and wonder routine to ask students if they notice a pattern in the differences between l+w and d when the length and width have common factors.

The solution to the number of colored pixels (d) to draw the diagonal of a l × w rectangle is d = l + w - GCF(l,w). For example, to draw a tilted line with the same length as a 45 × 120 rectangle's diagonal, 45 + 120 - GCF(45,120) = 150 pixels need to be colored.


This lesson is designed to help students learn about algorithms through Venn Diagrams and Box Plots. Students will develop algorithms for solving Venn Diagrams, collect data for each algorithm, and compare the efficiency of each algorithm using box plots.

**Objectives**

Upon completion of this lesson, students will:

1. Understand the purpose and use of algorithms in problem-solving
2. Understand what algorithms are most efficient for solving Venn Diagrams
3. Understand an authentic application of box plots in data analysis

**Key Terms**

1. **Algorithm**: A step-by-step procedure by which an operation can be carried out
2. **Box Plot**: A graph that shows the distribution of data by dividing the data into four groups with the same number of data points in each group
3. **Venn Diagram**: A diagram where sets are represented as simple geometric figures, with overlapping and similarity of sets represented by intersections and unions of the figures

**Lesson Outline**

1. **Introduction**: Introduce the concept of algorithms and Venn Diagrams using the Venn Diagram Shape Sorter applet
2. **Guided Practice**: Have students develop an algorithm for solving a Venn Diagram and record data on the number of shapes tried before solving the problem
3. **Closure**: Enter data into a box plot and discuss the results, including which algorithm is most efficient and how the box plot helps to determine this

**Alternate Outline**

If only one computer is available, the teacher can demonstrate the activity and have students decide individually or in groups which object to move onto the diagram and where to move it.

**Suggested Follow-Up**

If students need more work with displaying and analyzing data, additional lessons on Mean, Median and Mode or Box Plots can be used.

**Standards Addressed**

This lesson aligns with various standards, including:

* Grade 6-8: Data Analysis and Probability
* Grade 9-12: Data Analysis and Probability
* AP Probability and Statistics: Organize and describe distributions of data using various methods, including box-and-whisker plots
* COMPETENCY GOAL 4: Understand and use graphs and data analysis

**Materials**

* A copy of the worksheet for each student (optional)
* Pencil and paper
* Venn Diagram Shape Sorter applet

**Process Skills**

* Problem-solving
* Communication of mathematical thinking
* Use of logic and reason

**Mathematical Reasoning**

* Make decisions about how to approach problems
* Use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions
* Compute and analyze statistical measurements for data sets

**Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability**

* Organize and describe distributions of data using various methods, including frequency tables, histograms, and box-and-whisker plots
* Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable
* Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data


**Journal: uffmm.org, ISSN 25676458, July 20 2019 – May 12, 2020**

**CONTEXT**
This project is part of the python CoLearning project, combining elements of the python language with applied ideas, such as cognitive entropy and a simple 2-dimensional virtual world.

**SUBJECT**
The idea is to represent a 2-dimensional virtual world using python, which will be used for internal representations and learning in an artificial actor. The python.org site (https://www.python.org/doc/) provides helpful information for general help.

**SZENARIO**
The motivation is to introduce stepwise artificial actors that can learn, show intelligence, and work in teams, requiring a minimal virtual world. A virtual world is a placeholder for the real world, and mathematical models will be needed to represent virtual structures.

**Assumptions Virtual World (VW)**

* A 2-dimensional world as a grid with a world clock (CLCK) producing periodic events.
* An x and y axis with the root (0,0) in the upper left corner.
* A coordinate (x,y) represents a position, which can be occupied by nothing or an object (obstacle, energy object, virtual executive actor, etc.).
* Only one object per position is allowed.
* Four directions (headings): North (N), East (E), South (S), and West (W).
* Possible movements are in one of the main directions from one cell to the adjacent cell, blocked by obstacle objects or actor objects.
* A sequence of movements realizes a path from one position to the next.
* The size of the grid is finite, with borders blocking movement in a strict finite world, or connected in a finite-infinite world.

**ACTOR STORY**
A human executive actor uses a program as an assisting actor through an interface with inputs and outputs. The program constructs a 2D virtual world, asks for the size of the grid, and shows the grid on screen. It then asks for the percentage of obstacles and energy objects, fills the grid randomly, and inserts a finite number of virtual actors.

**POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS**

* Allow multiple objects with free selectable strings for encoding.
* Allow multiple actors.
* Allow storage of a world specification with reloading.
* Transfer the whole world specification into an object specification.

**IMPLEMENTATION**
The implementation uses a separation of support functions in an import module (gridHelper.py).

**EXERCISES**

* Input the number of columns (= equal to rows!) of the 2D grid using `m=int(input(‘Number of columns (= equal to rows!) of 2Dgrid ?’))`.
* Create a matrix object `mx` with `n` many columns and rows using list comprehension: `mx = [[‘_’ for y in range(n)] for x in range(n)]`.
* Place objects in the grid using a simple for-loop: `for i in range(no): x=rnd.randrange(n); y=rnd.randrange(n); mx[x][y]=obj`.

**Demo**
An example output of the program is shown, where the user inputs the number of columns, percentage of obstacles, and percentage of energy objects, and the program generates a 2D grid with the specified objects and a virtual actor.


Simplifying the given expression:
[cosxsin(90x)sinx]/[cosxcos(180x)tanx]
= [cosx(sin90cosxcos90sinx)sinx]/[cosx(cos180cosx+sinx180sinx)tanx]
= [cosx((1)cosx(0)sinx)sinx]/[cosx((1)cosx+(0)sinx)tanx]
= [cosxcosxsinx]/[cosx+cosxtanx]
= [cosx(1sinx]/[cosx(1+tanx]
= (1sinx)/(1+tanx)

Trigonometry Check: The simplification appears to be correct.


### Main Difference

A square and a rectangle are two closely related geometric shapes with distinct differences. A square is defined as a plane figure with four equal sides and four right angles, where all sides and angles are equal. In contrast, a rectangle is a plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal in length.

### Comparison Chart

| Basis of Distinction | Square | Rectangle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Definition | A plane figure with four equal sides and four right angles | A plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal |
| Distinction | All sides and angles are equal, with 90-degree angles | Opposite sides are equal, with 90-degree angles |
| Area | Calculated by squaring the length of one side | Calculated by multiplying the length and width |

### Square

A square has four equal sides and four right angles, with all sides and angles being equal. Its key features include a flat shape, existing in one plane, and having four defining points. The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one side, and its perimeter is found by multiplying the length of one side by 4. In 3D space, a square becomes a cube with six sides.

### Rectangle

A rectangle is a plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal in length. Its key features include a flat shape, existing in one plane, and having four defining points. The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width, and its perimeter is found by adding the lengths of all four sides. Unlike a square, a rectangle does not have a fixed shape in 3D space.

### Key Differences

* A square has four equal sides, while a rectangle has opposite sides of equal length.
* Both shapes have four right angles and exist in one plane.
* The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one side, while the area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width.
* The perimeter of a square is found by multiplying the length of one side by 4, while the perimeter of a rectangle is found by adding the lengths of all four sides.


Tiger learned about map coordinates by working through a page to identify points on a grid map with numbers on the x-axis and alphabets on the y-axis. This was straightforward for him since he was already familiar with reading maps with coordinate points.

Next, he was introduced to another way to represent coordinate points using numbers in both the x and y axes. This was slightly confusing at first, but he quickly figured it out. For this exercise, Tiger drew out the X-axis and Y-axis and listed the coordinates of the points on the grid.

He then applied his understanding of coordinates to drawing by linking pre-set coordinates into straight lines and forming a shape on paper. After that, he identified points on graph paper based on a set of coordinates that were verbally read out to him. These points formed a smaller shape, which he then scaled up using a multiple to draw a bigger shape.

The next application was more complicated, involving four steps:
1) plotting points on paper,
2) reflecting the figure on the y-axis,
3) learning the equation for a straight line between two given points that goes through the point (0,0) is y = -x, and
4) applying knowledge of rotational symmetry to plot the points of the final figure, which was symmetrical to the original figure on the line y = -x.

Tiger concluded his study of coordinates by playing games that reinforced his understanding of the concept. The lessons were based on books, including the Sir Cumference series, which were found to be helpful in teaching math concepts in an engaging way. Other resources, such as the geometry book and the computer game "Scratchy", were also recommended for teaching coordinates and programming.


A heat pump extracts heat from an outdoor environment at 7°C and heats the indoor environment to 27°C. For each 15,000 J of heat delivered indoors, the smallest amount of work that must be supplied to the heat pump is approximately:

a) 500 J
b) 1000 J
c) 1100 J
d) 2000 J
e) 2200 J

To solve this problem, we can use the concept of the coefficient of performance (COP) of a heat pump, defined as COP = Q_h / W, where Q_h is the heat put into the system and W is the work done by the system.

Given that the outdoor temperature is 7°C and the indoor temperature is 27°C, we can calculate the temperatures in Kelvin: T_c = (7+273) K and T_h = (27+273) K.

The highest possible efficiency is that of a Carnot engine, given by η_max = 1 - (T_c / T_h). However, for a heat pump, the COP is used instead of efficiency. The COP of a Carnot heat pump is COP = T_h / (T_h - T_c).

Using the given temperatures, we can calculate the COP of the Carnot heat pump: COP = T_h / (T_h - T_c) = (300 K) / (300 K - 280 K) = 15.

Since the actual COP of the heat pump is less than or equal to the COP of the Carnot heat pump, we can write: COP ≤ 15. Rearranging this equation, we get: W ≥ Q_h / 15.

Given that Q_h = 15,000 J, we can calculate the minimum work required: W ≥ 15,000 J / 15 = 1000 J.

Therefore, the correct answer is b) 1000 J.


Taco Cart Questions
To explore this concept, visit http://fawnnguyen.com/2012/10/10/20121010.aspx for a detailed write-up.

**Materials Needed:** Strips of paper for guessing the fastest route.

**Act 1: Introduction**
1. Determine who will reach the taco cart first.
2. Record an initial guess.

**Act 2: Information Gathering**
3. Identify necessary information, including:
   - Dimensions of the area
   - Speed of the individuals

**Act 3: Finding the Solution**
The optimal solution involves walking to the road first.

**Extension: Optimizing the Path**
4. Determine the path to the taco cart that would take the least amount of time.
5. Draw the path believed to be the most time-efficient.

**Key Information:**
- Side lengths of the triangle, with the hypotenuse measuring 650 ft.
- Use rulers and proportions to find other lengths.
- The equation y = (562.6-x)/5 + (sqrt(325.6^2 + x^2))/2 can be used, where x is the distance from the perpendicular to the road, with x = 142.1 being a critical value.

**Sequel: Equal Arrival Time**
6. Find the location where the taco cart should be placed so both individuals arrive at the same time.
7. Draw the point where the taco cart should be located for simultaneous arrival.


**M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2012**

**Second Semester**

**VLSI Design**

**VL9221/252204/VL 921—CAD FOR VLSI CIRCUITS**

**(Common to M.E. Applied Electronics)**

**(Regulation 2009)**

**PART A — (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)**

1. List the general-purpose integrated circuits.
2. Define integer linear programming.
3. Describe the job of a symbolic layout editor.
4. Explain the partitioning problem.
5. Formulate the sizing algorithm for slicing floor plans.
6. List parameters characterizing the local routing problem.
7. Compare static and dynamic partitioning.
8. Define two-level logic synthesis.
9. Explain ASAP scheduling and its demerits.
10. Define supervertices.

**PART B — (5 × 16 = 80 Marks)**

11. (a) (i) Explain design domains in VLSI design. (8)
(ii) Describe methods for checking IC correctness without fabrication. (8)
Or
(b) (i) Explain a suitable data structure for graph representation. (8)
(ii) Write Prim’s algorithm for minimum spanning trees. (8)

12. (a) (i) Explain minimum distance design rules with a diagram. (8)
(ii) List and explain types of placement problems. (8)
Or
(b) Write algorithms for constraint-graph compaction. (16)

13. (a) Describe floorplanning concepts. (16)
Or
(b) Write algorithms for channel routing. (16)

14. (a) Explain gate-level simulation issues. (16)
Or
(b) Explain the principle, construction, and manipulation of ROBDD. (16)

15. (a) Explain types of data flow with diagrams. (16)
Or
(b) Explain optimization issues and assignment problem formulation. (16)


I was an expert in the domino variant called Muggins or Decimal until I met Monsieur Blume in Paris, who showed me the limitations of my knowledge. Monsieur Blume, a professional player in his 80s born blind, earned a living by exhibiting his art and giving lessons. He always finished domino games with a riddle, announcing he would add 5, 10, or 20 points and getting it right every time.

This inspired a puzzle: "What is the largest number of points that both players can make in a Decimal Domino where the two extremes are counted whenever they add 5, 10, 15, or 20?" For those without a domino, 28 chips are needed to solve the puzzle. In Decimal Domino, points are scored when the sum of the extreme scores is a multiple of five. The game starts with a piece whose ends add up to a multiple of five, and to score, chips must be placed so the extremes add a multiple of 5.

The solution to this problem, which occupied mathematicians for decades, is that 200 points can be made in a game of Muggins or Decimals. The maximum limit was previously set at 195 points, but it was discovered that 5 more points could be added. The game starts with the 2-3 tile, and the order of the chips would be as follows: 5-5, 5-6, 6-6, 6-2, 2-1, 1-1, 1-4, 4-2, 2-2, 2-3, 3-3, 3-1, 1-6, 6-4, 4-4, 4-3, 3-6, 6-0, 0-3, 3-5, 5-0, 0-0, 0-4, 4-5, 5-2, 2-0, 0-1, 1-5.


To prove that the maximum range of a projectile motion is equal to 4 times its height (Rmax = 4H), we can start by analyzing the equations of motion.

Given that the vertical velocity at the top of the trajectory is 0, we can find the time it takes to reach the top:
t = Vo/g, where Vo is the initial vertical velocity and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

The height (H) of the projectile can be calculated using the equation:
H = Vo*t - 0.5*g*t^2. Since at the top, the vertical velocity is 0, we can simplify this to:
H = Vo^2/(2g) = 0.5*Vo^2/g.

The range (R) of the projectile is given by:
R = Uo*2t, where Uo is the constant horizontal speed. Since t = Vo/g, we can rewrite this as:
R = 2*Uo*Vo/g.

The ratio of height to range is then:
H/R = 0.5*Vo^2/g / (2*Uo*Vo/g) = 0.5*Vo / (2*Uo) = Vo/(4*Uo).

For the maximum range, the angle of elevation is 45 degrees, where Vo = Uo. Therefore,
H/R = 0.5*Vo / (2*Uo) = 0.5*Vo / (2*Vo) = 1/4, which implies R = 4H.

This derivation shows that the maximum range of a projectile motion is indeed 4 times its height.

In general, for a speed S and elevation angle T, the horizontal and vertical components of the initial velocity are:
Uo = S*cos(T) and Vo = S*sin(T). The maximum range occurs when T = 45 degrees, at which point Uo = Vo.


**Maths - General**

**Easy Question**
What is the LCM of 12 and 13?
- 12
- 13
- 3
- 156
The correct answer is: 156

**Explanation**
Multiples of 12: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156
Multiples of 13: 13, 26, 39, 52, 65, 78, 91, 104, 117, 130, 143, 156
Least Common Multiple (LCM) = 156

**Related Questions to Study**

1. Simplify: 5 x (-4)
2. What is the LCM of 54 and 48?
3. Convert ¾ into decimals
4. Does m = 5 satisfy the equation 4m + 3 = 24?
5. Name the polygon with 7 sides
6. Divide 4/5 by 8/25
7. What is 1.2 in fraction form?
8. What is the Roman numeral C equal to?
9. Is 28 a rational number?
10. Simplify 2/4 x 6 to its simplest form
11. What is 6/7 as a whole number?
12. What is the absolute value of -23?
13. What is 7/8 as a decimal?
14. Represent 2 5/9 in decimals
15. Divide 3 3/8 by 4 in fraction form


# Three Dimensional Geometry Chapter 33 Terminal Exercise Solutions NIOS Maths Class 12

To solve the problems in this chapter, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the concept of straight lines and three-dimensional coordinates.

## Key Concepts and Formulas

* Distance formula between two points in 3D space
* Section formula to find the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment externally or internally
* Properties of isosceles right-angled triangles, squares, and parallelograms

## Terminal Exercise Solutions

1. **Show that the points (0, 7, 10), (-6, 6, 6) and (-4, 9, 6) form an isosceles right-angled triangle.**

To prove this, calculate the distances between each pair of points and show that two sides have equal lengths and the third side is equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

2. **Prove that the points P, Q, and R, whose coordinates are respectively (3, 2, -4), (5, 4, -6) and (9, 8, -10) are collinear and find the ratio in which Q divides PR.**

Use the section formula to find the ratio in which Q divides PR. If Q lies on the line segment PR, then the coordinates of Q should satisfy the section formula.

3. **Show that the points (0, 4, 1), (2, 3, -1), (4, 5, 0) and (2, 6, 2) are the vertices of a square.**

Calculate the distances between each pair of points and show that all four sides have equal lengths. Also, show that the diagonals have equal lengths and bisect each other.

4. **Show that the points (4, 7, 8), (2, 3, 4), (-1, -2, 1) and (1, 2, 5) are the vertices of a parallelogram.**

Calculate the midpoints of the diagonals and show that they coincide. Alternatively, show that the opposite sides have equal lengths.

5. **Three vertices of a parallelogram ABCD are A (3, -4, 7), B (5, 3, -2) and C (1, 2, -3). Find the fourth vertex D.**

Use the midpoint formula to find the midpoint of the diagonal AC. Then, use the fact that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other to find the coordinates of point D.

Note: Observe the solutions and try them in your own method to reinforce your understanding of the concepts.


We have compiled a set of math word problems, referred to as a "mathematical mixed bag," to help keep skills sharp and prepare for various real-world situations. These problems cater to different skill levels, from lower elementary to algebra and up.

To get started, choose a word problem suitable for your child's skill level and have them attempt to solve it. Once they think they have found the answer, compare their solution to the one provided.

**Lower Elementary:**
An octopus lives in a rectangular underwater garden with a fence measuring 7 feet on the long sides and 5 feet on the short sides. Draw the garden on graph paper and determine the total number of 1-foot squares in the garden, as well as the total length of the fence surrounding it.

**Upper Elementary:**
John has written a 1,040-page manuscript over the course of 2 years. To find out how many pages he wrote per week on average, divide the total number of pages by the total number of weeks. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, the total number of weeks is 2 years * 52 weeks/year = 104 weeks.

**Middle School:**
A blackbird sings at exactly the midpoint between sunset and sunrise. Given that the sun sets at 5:37 p.m. and rises at 6:47 a.m., calculate the time at which the blackbird sings.

**Algebra and Up:**
Rain drips into Paul's room through a hole in the ceiling at a rate of 15 milliliters per minute. As Paul repairs the hole, the rate of dripping decreases linearly over time. The repair takes 2 minutes and 36 seconds to complete. To find the total amount of rain that enters the room during this time, graph the decreasing rate of dripping rain in terms of time and determine the shape formed under the graph.


# Solving Linear Programming Problems using Simplex Method

The simplex method is an algorithm used to solve linear programming problems. It is a popular method for solving problems with multiple variables and constraints. The simplex method works by iteratively improving an initial basic feasible solution until an optimal solution is found.

## Key Concepts

* Linear programming: a method for optimizing a linear objective function subject to a set of linear constraints.
* Simplex method: an algorithm for solving linear programming problems.
* Basic feasible solution: a solution that satisfies all the constraints and has a basic set of variables.
* Optimal solution: a solution that maximizes or minimizes the objective function.

## How the Simplex Method Works

1. Initialize the problem by setting up the objective function and constraints.
2. Find an initial basic feasible solution.
3. Improve the solution by iteratively applying the simplex algorithm.
4. Check for optimality and terminate if the solution is optimal.

## Applications of the Simplex Method

* Resource allocation: the simplex method can be used to allocate resources such as labor, materials, and equipment.
* Production planning: the simplex method can be used to determine the optimal production levels and resource allocation.
* Financial planning: the simplex method can be used to optimize investment portfolios and manage risk.

## Solving Linear Programming Problems using the Simplex Method

To solve a linear programming problem using the simplex method, follow these steps:

1. Define the problem: specify the objective function and constraints.
2. Set up the simplex tableau: create a table to represent the problem.
3. Find an initial basic feasible solution: use a method such as the Big M method or the two-phase method.
4. Improve the solution: apply the simplex algorithm to improve the solution.
5. Check for optimality: check if the solution is optimal and terminate if it is.

## Example

Suppose we want to maximize the objective function 3x + 4y subject to the constraints x + 2y <= 10 and 3x + y <= 12. We can use the simplex method to solve this problem.

## Refining the Solution

The simplex method provides a systematic approach to solving linear programming problems. By iteratively improving an initial basic feasible solution, we can find the optimal solution to the problem.

## Conclusion

The simplex method is a powerful algorithm for solving linear programming problems. It provides a systematic approach to finding the optimal solution and can be used to solve a wide range of problems. By understanding how the simplex method works and how to apply it, we can solve complex linear programming problems efficiently and effectively.


**Data Structures and Algorithms Course**

The course covers key concepts in data structures and algorithms, including:

1. **Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms** (12:03): Defines algorithms, Abstract Data Types (ADTs), and data structures.
2. **Time Complexity and Asymptotic Analysis** (10:20): Introduces big O notation and time complexities.
3. **Understanding the Memory Model** (6:12): Explains pointers, memory addresses, bits, bytes, and data types.
4. **List ADT: Array Implementation** (8:19): Implements a List using C-arrays.
5. **List ADT: Dynamic Arrays** (16:32): Dynamically allocates memory for arrays.
6. **List ADT: Linked List Implementation** (10:16): Implements a List using LinkedLists.
7. **List ADT: Linked List Implementation 2** (6:43): Optimizes LinkedList implementation.
8. **Stack ADT** (12:45): Covers stack implementation and trade-offs.
9. **Queue ADT** (7:54): Introduces queues and their applications.
10. **Double-Ended Queue** (4:32): Explains node augmentation for constant-time operations.
11. **Tree, Binary Tree, BST** (4:39): Defines trees, binary trees, and binary search trees.
12. **Binary Search Tree: Implementation** (9:01): Implements a BST using nodes.
13. **Binary Search** (6:05): Performs binary search on arrays.
14. **Hash Tables and Dictionary ADT** (9:53): Implements hash tables and dictionaries.
15. **Heap and Priority Queue ADT** (TBD): Covers priority queues and heap implementation.
16. **Sorting Algorithms: Selection Sort & Quicksort** (10:00): Implements selection sort and Quicksort.
17. **Sorting Algorithms: Merge Sort & Heapsort** (TBD): Implements merge sort and Heapsort.
18. **Graph** (4:43): Introduces graphs and their applications.
19. **Graph Representation: Edge List, Adjacency Matrix, and Adjacency Lists** (11:23): Covers graph representations.
20. **Graph: Breadth-first Search** (5:59): Implements breadth-first search.
21. **Graph: Depth-first Search** (7:09): Implements depth-first search.

**Prerequisites**

* Know what a pointer and memory addresses are
* Proficient in at least one programming language
* Have a good understanding of Programming Fundamentals

**Course Benefits**

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* Implement Abstract Data Types with various data structures and their pros and cons
* Learn common algorithms to sort, search, and store elements

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**Challenge Level**

1. **Pythagoras' Theorem**: Prove Pythagoras' Theorem using enlargements and scale factors.
2. **Proofs of Pythagoras' Theorem**: Analyze three proofs of Pythagoras' Theorem and make sense of them.
3. **Moving a Heavy Cabinet**: Move a heavy kitchen cabinet without sliding by pivoting it around corners.
4. **Areas of Tilted Squares**: Calculate the areas of tilted squares.
5. **Ribbon Around a Box**: Find the length of a ribbon that makes a complete loop around a box with two parallel pieces on top.
6. **Rotating Triangle**: Determine the area of the part of a square covered by a rotating right-angled isosceles triangle.
7. **Equilateral Triangle Construction**: Construct an equilateral triangle with an area equal to the sum of the areas of two given equilateral triangles.
8. **Ratio of Shaded Areas**: Find the ratio of the outer shaded area to the inner area for six-pointed and eight-pointed stars.
9. **Ratio of Square Areas**: Calculate the ratio of the area of a square inscribed in a semicircle to the area of a square inscribed in a circle.
10. **Pythagorean Triples**: Find right-angled triangles with whole number side lengths.
11. **Dot Movement**: Estimate and calculate the height of a dot after turning 45 degrees.
12. **Volume of a Solid**: Find the volume of a solid formed by rotating a right-angled triangle about its hypotenuse.
13. **Original Triangle Side Lengths**: Determine the side lengths of an original right-angled triangle given the hypotenuse length and a split base.
14. **Largest Cube Under a Ribbon**: Find the largest cube that can pass under a ribbon with a small amount of slack.
15. **Right-Angled Triangles**: Explore right-angled triangles with whole number edge lengths.
16. **Vertices on a Line**: Prove that four vertices marked with dots lie on one line when four identical right-angled triangles are drawn on the sides of a square.
17. **Rhombus Construction**: Show that there is exactly one position for points P and Q to form a rhombus APCQ.
18. **Pythagoras of Samos**: Learn about Pythagoras' contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and music theory.
19. **Shortest Distance for a Spider**: Find the shortest distance a spider would have to crawl to catch a fly.
20. **Pythagorean Triples**: Find sets of integers that can be the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle.
21. **Half-Cube Pieces**: Draw a net of the pieces formed by cutting a half-cube with a plane through its long diagonal.
22. **Kite Area**: Make sense of three methods to calculate the area of a kite in a square.
23. **Medieval Stonemasons**: Prove that the octagon constructed using a medieval stonemason's method is regular.
24. **Equilateral Triangle Side Length**: Calculate the side length of an equilateral triangle with parallel lines through its vertices.
25. **Semicircles and Crescents**: Prove that the sum of the areas of four crescents is equal to the area of a rectangle.
26. **Annulus Area**: Find the area of an annulus in terms of the length of the chord tangent to the inner circle.
27. **Securing Goats**: Secure two quarrelsome goats with ropes so they can't fight.
28. **Shortest Route in a Cube**: Find the shortest route from one corner to the opposite corner of a 10x10x10 cube.
29. **Remainders of Square Numbers**: Determine the remainders when square numbers are divided by 4.
30. **Circle Overlap Area**: Calculate the area of overlap between two circles, each with a radius of 1 unit.
31. **Isosceles Triangle Area**: Find the area of an isosceles triangle given its altitude and perimeter.
32. **Folded Napkin Triangles**: Investigate the triangles formed by folding a napkin so that a corner coincides with the midpoint of an opposite edge.
33. **Largest Medallion Radius**: Find the radius of the largest circular medallion that can fit in a rectangular box.
34. **Liethagoras' Theorem**: Learn about Liethagoras' theorem and why other mathematicians laughed at it.
35. **Smallest Square for Circles**: Determine the smallest square that can fit three circles of diameter 1 unit.
36. **Largest Square in a Circle**: Show that the largest square that fits in a circle has a side length related to the radius of the circle.
37. **Ladder and Garden Box**: Find the maximum distance a ladder can be from the base of a wall given a garden storage box.
38. **Swimming and Running**: Determine the point on the bank where a swimmer should land to get back to a destination as quickly as possible.
39. **Fire-Fighter's Bucket**: Find the best point on the river bank for a fire-fighter to fill a bucket of water.
40. **Pentagon and Square**: Cut a pentagon into three parts that can be rearranged into a square.
41. **Circle Packing**: Calculate the percentage of the plane covered by circles in different packing patterns.
42. **Pattern Prediction**: Predict the areas of subsequent shapes in a pattern and explain the prediction.
43. **Pythagorean Triple Illustration**: Illustrate Pythagorean triples using a square and an L shape within another square.
44. **Touching Semi-Circles**: Find the radius of the circle that touches three semi-circles.
45. **Crescent and Triangle Areas**: Find a relationship between the areas of crescents and a triangle.
46. **Semicircle Shaded Area**: Prove that the shaded area of a semicircle is equal to the area of the inner circle.
47. **Cube Triangle Area**: Calculate the area of a triangle formed by points on a 3x3x3 cube.
48. **Non-Congruent Triangles**: Prove that two non-congruent isosceles triangles can have the same area and find other pairs.
49. **Tessellation Proportion**: Determine the proportion of the area of a tessellation that is shaded.
50. **Pythagorean Theorem Applications**: Explore various applications of the Pythagorean theorem.


Tommy bought Christmas gifts and New Year's gifts. The Christmas gifts cost $x$ and the New Year's gifts cost $y$. He wants to create perfect bundles, each containing one Christmas gift and one New Year's gift, where the gift pair is interesting. A gift pair is interesting if the absolute difference between their costs is greater than a certain threshold.

The input consists of three integers: $n$, $m$, and $k$, where $n$ is the number of Christmas gifts, $m$ is the number of New Year's gifts, and $k$ is the threshold. The next line contains $n$ integers representing the costs of the Christmas gifts, and the last line contains $m$ integers representing the costs of the New Year's gifts.

The goal is to find the maximum number of perfect bundles that can be created. A perfect bundle is one where the absolute difference between the costs of the Christmas gift and the New Year's gift is greater than $k$.

#### Input Specification

* The first line contains three integers: $n$, $m$, and $k$.
* The next line contains $n$ integers representing the costs of the Christmas gifts.
* The last line contains $m$ integers representing the costs of the New Year's gifts.

#### Output Specification

* Output a single integer representing the maximum number of perfect bundles.

#### Sample Input 1

```
5 5 2
1 2 3 4 5
6 5 7 4 2
```

#### Output for Sample Input 1

`1`

#### Explanation of Output for Sample Input 1

The only possible perfect bundle is $(5, 6)$.

#### Sample Input 2

```
5 5 1
1 3 5 6 2
3 2 6 5 7
```

#### Output for Sample Input 2

`5`

#### Explanation of Output for Sample Input 2

Five perfect bundles can be created: $(1, 3)$, $(3, 5)$, $(5, 7)$, $(6, 2)$, and $(2, 6)$.


## Fraction Basics

To understand fractions, it's essential to know the basics. A fraction represents a part of a whole. The numerator (top number) tells us how many equal parts we have, and the denominator (bottom number) tells us how many parts the whole is divided into.

### Converting Percent to Fraction

The following table shows the conversion of percent to fraction:

| Percent | Decimal | Fraction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1% | 0.01 | 1/100 |
| 5% | 0.05 | 1/20 |
| 10% | 0.1 | 1/10 |
| 12½% | 0.125 | 1/8 |

### Calculating Thirds

To calculate one-third of a number, divide the number by 3. For example:
- One third of 24 = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
- One third of 33 = 33 ÷ 3 = 11

### Subtracting Whole Numbers from Mixed Fractions

To subtract a whole number from a mixed fraction, follow these steps:
1. Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction.
2. Rewrite the whole number as a fraction with 1 as the denominator.
3. Subtract the fractions.

### Mixed Numbers

A mixed number combines a whole number and a fraction. For example, "one and a half" is written as 1½ or 3/2.

### Unit Fractions

A unit fraction has a numerator of 1. Examples include 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4.

### Subtracting Fractions

To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

### Simplifying Fractions

To simplify a fraction, find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and denominator and divide both by the GCF. For example, 3/6 can be simplified to 1/2 by dividing both numbers by 3.

### Improper Fractions

If the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, the fraction is improper. For example, 3/2 is an improper fraction.

## Working with Fractions

### Subtracting Whole Numbers from Fractions

To subtract a whole number from a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction with 1 as the denominator and then subtract.

### Simplifying Fractions Step-by-Step

To simplify a fraction, factor the numerator and denominator and divide by all like factors.

### Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is 1% as a fraction?
a) 1/10
b) 1/100
c) 1/20
d) 1/5

Answer: b) 1/100

2. How do you calculate one-third of a number?
a) Divide by 2
b) Divide by 3
c) Multiply by 2
d) Multiply by 3

Answer: b) Divide by 3

3. What is a unit fraction?
a) A fraction with a numerator of 0
b) A fraction with a numerator of 1
c) A fraction with a denominator of 1
d) A fraction with a numerator greater than the denominator

Answer: b) A fraction with a numerator of 1

4. How do you simplify a fraction?
a) Add the numerator and denominator
b) Subtract the numerator and denominator
c) Find the GCF and divide both numbers by it
d) Multiply the numerator and denominator

Answer: c) Find the GCF and divide both numbers by it


1. At what time between 9 and 10 will the hands of a watch be together?
A) 45 minutes past 9
B) 50 minutes past 9
C) 49 1/11 minutes past 9
D) 48 2/11 minutes past 9

2. The year next to 1988 having the same calendar as that of 1988 is -
A) 1990
B) 1992
C) 1993
D) 1995

3. The first republic day of India was celebrated on 26th January 1950. It was -
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Thursday
D) Friday

4. On January 12, 1980, it was Saturday. The day of the week on January 12, 1979 was -
A) Saturday
B) Friday
C) Sunday
D) Thursday

5. The number of odd days in a leap year is -
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

6. The year next to 1991 having the same calendar as that of 1990 is-
A) 1998
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2003

7. Find the exact time between 7 am and 8 am when the two hands of a watch meet?
A) 7 hrs 35 min
B) 7 hrs 36.99 min
C) 7 hrs 38.18 min
D) 7 hrs 42.6 min

8. Monday falls on 4th April, 1998. What was the day 3rd November, 1987?
A) Monday
B) Sunday
C) Tuesday
D) Wednesday

9. Smt. Indira Gandhi died on 31st October, 1984. The day of the week was-
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday
D) Friday

10. How many times in a day, the two hands of a clock coincide?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 22
D) 24

11. When the time is 4.20, the angle between the hands of the clock is -
A) 20°
B) 15°
C) 12 1/2°
D) 10°

12. What will be the acute angle between hands of a clock at 2 : 30?
A) 105°
B) 115°
C) 95°
D) 135°

13. What is the angle between the 2 hands of the clock at 8:24 pm?
A) 100°
B) 107°
C) 106°
D) 108°

14. If a clock strikes 12 in 33 seconds, it will strike 6 in how many seconds?
A) 33/2
B) 15
C) 12
D) 22

15. What will be the day of the week on 1st January, 2010?
A) Friday
B) Saturday
C) Sunday
D) Monday

16. The calendar for the year 2005 is the same as for the year:
A) 2010
B) 2011
C) 2012
D) 2013

17. How many times does the 29th day of the month occur in 400 consecutive years?
A) 4497
B) 1237
C) 5012
D) 4126

18. The year next to 1991 having the same calendar as that of 1990 is-
A) 1998
B) 2001
C) 2002
D) 2003

19. How many times in a day, the two hands of a clock coincide?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 22
D) 24

20. If 09/12/2001 happens to be Sunday, then 09/12/1971 would have been at
A) Wednesday
B) Tuesday
C) Saturday
D) Thursday

21. The last day of a century cannot be
A) Monday
B) Wednesday
C) Friday
D) Tuesday

22. Find the day of the week on 16th July, 1776.
A) Tuesday
B) Wednesday
C) Monday
D) Thursday


**Problem 13.1**

Let n ≥ 1 be an integer and let t denote the number of positive integer divisors of n^2. The equation 1/a - 1/b = 1/n has precisely (t - 1)/2 positive integer solutions (a, b).

**Solution:**

The equation 1/a - 1/b = 1/n implies 1/a > 1/n, so n > a. Let a = n - x, then 1/b = 1/(n - x) - 1/n = x/((n - x)*n). Thus, b = (n^2 - nx)/x = n^2/x - n. To count solutions, we count possible values of x, which must be a factor of n^2. Since n^2 has t divisors, one of which is n, and (t - 1)/2 are less than n, each paired with a factor greater than n, the total number of solutions is (t - 1)/2.

**Problem 13.2**

Find the smallest positive integer n such that 1/a - 1/b = 1/n has exactly 2010 solutions in positive integers a and b.

**Solution:**

The equation has (t - 1)/2 solutions, where t is the number of divisors of n^2. So, (t - 1)/2 = 2010, implying t = 4021. Since 4021 is prime, n^2 = p^2a, where p is prime. Then, (2a + 1) = 4021, so a = 2010. The smallest possible p is 2, so n = 2^2010.

**Problem 13.3**

Ramu and Krishna work 1/R and 1/K of the work per day, respectively. If they work on alternate days, the work is completed on the 12th day.

**Solution:**

The equation 1/R + 1/K = 1/12 has (t/2) solutions, where t is the number of divisors of 12^2. Since 12^2 = 2^4 * 3^2, t = (4 + 1)*(2 + 1) = 15. The number of ordered pairs (R, K) is 15, but since (R, K) can be (K, R), the total number of ordered pairs is indeed 15. However, the number of unordered pairs (R, K) is 15/2 = 7.5, which is not possible, so the correct interpretation is that there are 15 ordered pairs, and the question is asking for the total number of ordered pairs, which is 15.


Electromagnets play a crucial role in various fields, from industry and transportation to everyday devices like doorbells and speakers. Their strength is determined by factors like the current flow, the number of coils, and the presence of an iron core.

**Ways to Increase the Strength of an Electromagnet**

**Increasing the Current Flow**

The strength of an electromagnet's magnetic field is directly proportional to the current. According to Ohm's Law (V = IR), an increase in voltage (V) will result in a corresponding increase in current (I), given that the resistance (R) remains constant. Practical ways to increase the current flow include increasing the voltage applied to the circuit and lowering the resistance of the wire by using wires with a larger cross-sectional area or minimizing the length of the wire.

**Adding More Coils**

The number of coils in an electromagnet also plays a crucial role in determining its strength. More coils result in a stronger magnetic field due to the cumulative effect of each individual coil. Adding more coils to an electromagnet is relatively simple and can be done by winding additional turns of wire around the core.

**Using an Iron Core**

The presence of an iron core in an electromagnet significantly increases its strength. Iron is a ferromagnetic material that easily magnetizes and demagnetizes in the presence of a magnetic field. When an iron core is inserted into the coil of an electromagnet, it enhances the magnetic field strength by concentrating and directing the magnetic field.

**What Not to Do: Actions that Do Not Increase Electromagnet Strength**

Common misconceptions about increasing electromagnet strength include increasing the voltage alone without considering other factors such as resistance and coil design. Ineffective methods for increasing electromagnet strength include adding more batteries in series without considering the wire's capacity and increasing the number of turns in the coil without considering the wire's thickness or resistance.

**Practical Applications: Using Enhanced Electromagnets**

Enhanced electromagnets find applications in various fields, such as loudspeakers, magnetic lifting systems, and advanced medical equipment like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. By increasing the strength of the electromagnet, these systems can provide better performance, higher precision, and improved functionality.

**Numerical Problems on How to Increase the Strength of an Electromagnet**

**Problem 1:**

An electromagnet has 200 turns in its coil and carries a current of 4 A. The magnetic field strength inside the coil is 0.02 T. Determine the magnetic field strength if the number of turns is doubled and the current is tripled.

**Solution:**

The magnetic field strength inside a coil is given by the formula: B = μ * N * I / L, where μ is the permeability of free space, N is the number of turns, I is the current, and L is the length of the coil. By rearranging the formula and substituting the given values, we can calculate the new magnetic field strength.

**Problem 2:**

An electromagnet has a magnetic field strength of 0.05 T and carries a current of 6 A. If the number of turns in the coil is reduced to half and the current is tripled, determine the new magnetic field strength.

**Solution:**

Using the same formula as in Problem 1, we can rearrange it to solve for the new magnetic field strength and substitute the given values to calculate the new magnetic field strength.

**Problem 3:**

An electromagnet is constructed with a coil that has a magnetic field strength of 0.03 T and carries a current of 5 A. If the length of the coil is doubled and the number of turns is tripled, find the new magnetic field strength.

**Solution:**

Using the same formula as before, we can substitute the given values and calculate the new magnetic field strength.

These numerical problems illustrate how to increase the strength of an electromagnet by varying different factors such as the number of turns, current, and length of the coil.


# 1. Applications of the Indefinite Integral

## Displacement from Velocity, and Velocity from Acceleration

A very useful application of calculus is displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Recall that velocity is found by differentiating displacement: `v = (ds)/(dt)`. Acceleration is found by differentiating velocity, equivalent to the second derivative of displacement: `a = (dv)/dt = (d^2s)/(dt^2)`.

To obtain displacement `s` given velocity `v`, we use: `s = int v dt`. Similarly, velocity `v` given acceleration `a` is: `v = int a dt`.

### Example 1

A car starts from rest at `s = 3 m` with acceleration `a = 2t - 5 m/s^2`. Find the velocity and displacement at `t = 4 s`.

Solution:
`v = int a dt = int (2t - 5) dt = t^2 - 5t + K`.
When `t = 0`, `v = 0`, so `K = 0`.
Thus, `v = t^2 - 5t`.
At `t = 4`, `v = 4^2 - 5(4) = -4 m/s`.

Displacement `s` is found by:
`s = int v dt = int (t^2 - 5t) dt = t^3/3 - (5t^2)/2 + K`.
When `t = 0`, `s = 3`, so `K = 3`.
Thus, `s = t^3/3 - (5t^2)/2 + 3`.
At `t = 4`, `s = 4^3/3 - (5(4)^2)/2 + 3 = -15.67 m`.

### Example 2

A proton moves with acceleration `a = -20(1 + 2t)^-2`. Find velocity `v` as a function of time if `v = 30 cm/s` when `t = 0`.

### Example 3

A flare is ejected vertically upwards at 15 m/s. Find the height after 2.5 s.

## Displacement and Velocity Formulas

Given constant acceleration `a`, initial displacement `0`, and initial velocity `v_0`, we have:
`v = int a dt = at + K`. Since `v = v_0` at `t = 0`, `K = v_0`, so `v = v_0 + at`.

Similarly, `s = int v dt = int (v_0 + at) dt = v_0t + (at^2)/2 + C`. Since `s = 0` at `t = 0`, `C = 0`, so `s = v_0t + 1/2at^2`.

## Voltage across a Capacitor

The current `i` equals the time rate of change of charge `q`: `i = (dq)/(dt)`. By integrating, `q = int i dt`. The voltage `V_C` across a capacitor with capacitance `C` is `V_C = q/C = 1/C int i dt`.

### Example 4

The electric current is `i = 0.3 - 0.2t`. What total charge passes a point in `0.050 s`?

### Example 5

The voltage across an `8.50 nF` capacitor is initially zero. Find the voltage after `2.00 μs` if a current `i = 0.042t` charges the capacitor.


# What is BCD and How is it Used in Automation?

The BCD system offers relative ease of conversion between machine-readable and human-readable numerals. As computers evolved, memory and instruction registers were 8-bits in length, adapting to the standard decimal-based system. Specific instructions used by programmers were designed with 8-bits in length to facilitate computing.

## Boolean Logic and Expressions

Within computers, each of the 8-bits has only two values: logic 1 (True) and logic 0 (False). This is referred to as Boolean in computer science. Boolean logic and expressions make the system of using binary numbers perfect for digital or electronic circuits and systems.

## BCD System

The BCD system offers relative ease of conversion between machine-readable and human-readable numerals. Each decimal digit is denoted by a group of 4 binary digits, allowing easy conversion between decimal (base-10) and binary (base-2) systems.

### Advantage of the BCD System

An advantage of the Binary Coded Decimal system is that it allows easy conversion between decimal and binary systems.

### Disadvantage of the BCD System

A disadvantage is that BCD code does not use all the states between binary 1010 for the decimal 10 and binary 1111 for the decimal 15.

## Binary Numbering System Used in Computers

The binary numbering system is a Base-2 system that follows the same set of rules used with decimal or base-10 number systems. Base-10 uses powers of ten, while binary numbers use powers of two. This conversion between binary and decimal values is called Binary-coded decimal and allows for easy conversion between decimal and binary numbers.

## Binary-Coded Decimal or BCD

Binary-coded decimal or BCD is a code using a series of binary digits or bits that, when decoded, represents a decimal digit. A decimal number contains 10 digits, zero to nine. Each decimal digit 0 through 9 is represented by a series of four binary bits where the numerical value, when decoded, is equivalent to a decimal digit.

## BCD Conversion

The decimal weight of each decimal digit to the left increases by a factor of 10. With the BCD number system, the binary weight of each digit increases by a factor of 2. The first digit has a weight of 1 or (2^0), the second digit has a weight of 2 or (2^1), the third digit has a weight of 4 or (2^2), and the fourth digit has a weight of 8 or (2^3).

## BCD Applications

### Electronic Circuits

Electronic circuits and systems can be divided into two types of circuits: analog and digital. Digital circuits produce distinct positive or negative voltage levels representing either a logic level 1 or a logic level 0 state.

### BCD Usage in Alpha-Numeric Display and RTC

BCD was commonly used for displaying alpha-numeric in the past, but in modern-day, BCD is still used with real-time clocks or RTC chips to keep track of wall-clock time. It's very common for RTCs to store the time in BCD format.

### 7 Segment Displays and Thumbwheel Switches

Seven segment displays and thumbwheel switches were used for a numerical interface between PLCs and humans. These BCD type devices were the only graphical way to interface with system circuits numerically.

### BCD in Siemens S7 Standard Timer and Counter Data Types

Some PLCs, for example, Siemens S7 standard timer and counter data types, use Binary Coded Decimal in their data structures. These structures go back to when engineers had to deal with things like thumbwheels and 7 segment displays. The S7 timer setpoints are still entered as S5T#2S for a two-second setpoint because this is inherited from the S5 PLC platform.

BCD is used in various applications, including electronic circuits, alpha-numeric displays, and real-time clocks. It is also used in PLCs, such as Siemens S7, for timer and counter data types. Understanding BCD is essential for working with digital systems and automation.


The Badb recently reviewed ratios, which involved converting between different units and manipulating fractions. Ratios are essentially a different way of writing fractions. The problem sets followed a general form, where the goal was to convert between different units and manipulate fractions.

In a separate task, a solution to the prime factorization problem was developed. The program provides an opportunity for improvement, such as adding a loop to run multiple times. Currently, the number being factored is a constant, requiring manual editing to change.

A request was made to calculate the square root of a number, prompting a review of the method used in 7th grade. The calculation of arbitrary square roots involves a specific process that can be looked up for reference.

A programming assignment involved finding the prime factorization of a number. This problem was previously solved using a computer program, which was entered into a school science fair. The assignment requires breaking down a number into its prime factors, a task that can be accomplished using a systematic approach.


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**Introduction to Algebra 2 Class Activities**

The first week of school is crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the year. Here are some engaging activities to help students become familiar with the environment and build a strong foundation in Algebra 2.

**1. Read the Room**
Ask students to find 5 things in the room that interest them or might help them in their work. Then, have them work in pairs or triads to compare notes and categorize the items. This activity helps students become familiar with the classroom environment, which includes math-y posters, classroom expectations, standards, essential questions, Bloom's Taxonomy, growth mindset posters, a calendar, stacks of textbooks, and classroom supplies.

**2. Stations**
Divide students into groups to complete stations that review basic skills in preparation for the first unit. This activity helps students review and reinforce their prior knowledge, ensuring a smooth transition into the new unit.

**3. Snowballs**
Give each student two half-sheets of paper. On one slip, ask them to list 2-3 things they like about math, and on the other, list 2-3 things they don't like about math. Students then crumple the paper and toss it around the room like a snowball fight. Each student picks up a random snowball and reads it aloud to the class. The teacher makes a list to identify commonalities, which can help inform instruction and build a sense of community.

**4. Personality Pipes**
Provide each student with three pipe cleaners and ask them to create a structure or symbol that represents something about themselves. After 5 minutes, set up a sequence of 60-second "speed dates" where each student explains their symbol to another student. This activity helps students get to know each other and build relationships.

**5. Noticing/Wondering with Functions**
In the first week, spend time analyzing equations related to the course. Ask students what they notice and what they wonder. Collect their ideas and post them around the room. This activity helps students develop their critical thinking skills and become familiar with the course material.

**6. Pass the Ball**
Collect data by having each student say their name and the names of those who came before them. This activity incorporates learning student names and creates a linear or quadratic function. Discuss the significance of analyzing data and the keys to collecting useful data. Students can then use Desmos or the TI 84 calculator to analyze the data, applying mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios.

**7. Number Strings**
Use number strings to build numeracy and give insight into students' strengths. Check out the Number String Website and pdf download for ideas. Consider making number strings a weekly activity to reinforce mathematical concepts and build a strong foundation.

**8. This or That Icebreaker**
Prepare a list of 10 "this or that" questions and have students choose between two options. Ask them to share why they made their choice. This activity helps students get to know each other and build relationships.

**9. Hexagon Design Thinking**
Give each student a pre-cut hexagon and ask them to write a favorite activity on it. Then, have students gather around a table and connect their hexagons. Glue the hexagons down to create an instant map of students' favorite activities and classroom decor.

**10. How many hot dogs did they eat?**
Use a 3-act math task to provide an opportunity for conversation and thinking. The math is easily within reach of Algebra students but complicated enough to challenge them. This activity helps students develop problem-solving skills and apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios.

**11. Work of Mathematicians vs Students**
Invite students to read an article about the work of mathematicians and discuss it in class. Ask students to reflect on the article in writing or create a Venn diagram to compare the work of mathematicians and students. This activity helps students understand the relevance and application of mathematical concepts.

**12. Number Explorations**
Explore consecutive numbers with a set of problems, such as:
- What is (a + d) - (b + c)? Always?
- What is (a^2 + d^2) - (b^2 + c^2)? Always?
- Explore a + b + c - d and generalize
- Will a + b + c + d always be positive? negative? Explain.
- Why can (ac - bd) never, ever, be even?
- What is bc - ad? Always?
- Which consecutive numbers are such that the sum, a + b + c + d, is divisible by 3? Explain.
- Why can’t the sum, a + b + c + d, be a multiple of 4?
- Why is (abcd) divisible by 24?
Use the Three 3’s in a Row technique to organize this activity, where students think about the questions without writing anything, then mingle to find someone who can explain one of the questions.

**13. Four 4’s**
Challenge students to create math expressions using four 4’s and any operations to equal the numbers 1 to 20. Enter expressions on a chart on the board and challenge students to find sums to 50. This activity helps students develop problem-solving skills and think creatively about mathematical concepts.

These activities are designed to be engaging, interactive, and relevant to the Algebra 2 course. They can help build a strong foundation, promote critical thinking, and foster a sense of community in the classroom.


## Lesson 5: Decimal Points in Products

### Problem 1: Multiplying by 1/100
Find the product of each number and 1/100:
- 122.1
- 11.8
- 1350.1
- 1.704
Analyze how the decimal point of the original number changes when multiplied by 1/100 and explain the reasoning behind this change.

### Problem 2: Equivalent Expressions
Which expressions have the same value as (0.06) * (0.154)? Select all that apply:
- 6 * 1/100 * 154 * 1/1,000
- 6 * 154 * 1/100,000
- 6 * (0.1) * 154 * (0.01)
- 6 * 154 * (0.00001)
- 0.00924

### Problem 3: Calculating Decimal Products
Calculate the value of each expression by converting decimal factors to fractions and then finding their product as a decimal:
- (0.01) * (0.02)
- (0.3) * (0.2)
- (1.2) * 5
- (0.9) * (1.1)
- (1.5) * 2

### Problem 4: Equivalent Numerical Expressions
Write three numerical expressions that are equivalent to (0.0004) * (0.005).

### Problem 5: Calculating Sums
Calculate each sum:
- 33.1 + 1.95
- 1.075 + 27.105
- 0.401 + 9.28

### Problem 6: Calculating Differences
Calculate each difference and show the reasoning:
- 13.2 - 1.78
- 23.11 - 0.376
- 0.9 - 0.245

### Problem 7: Drawing a Quadrilateral
Draw a quadrilateral (not a rectangle) with an area of 18 square units on a grid and explain how you determined the area is 18 square units.


## Distance as a Variable

Distance is a numerical variable, not a categorical one, as it takes into account both order and distance between values. It is a quantitative variable because it has meaningful magnitudes and equal intervals.

## Distance Measures

For categorical variables, Hamming distance is used to measure the distance between them. In contrast, the Cosine distance metric is mainly used to find the amount of similarity between two data points.

## Types of Data

Distance is an example of quantitative data, which is numerical and used to define information that can be counted. Other examples of quantitative data include speed, height, length, and weight.

## Scales of Measurement

Distance is considered a ratio scale of measurement, which means it has a meaningful zero point and equal intervals between measurements. It is also an interval scale, as it can be measured in equal intervals.

## Continuous or Discrete

Distance is a continuous variable, meaning it can take on an unlimited number of values between the lowest and highest points of measurement. It is not discrete, as it can have any value, not just specific counts.

## Qualitative or Quantitative

Distance is a quantitative variable, as it is numerical and can be measured. It is not qualitative, as it does not describe a quality or characteristic.

## Comparison to Categorical Variables

Categorical variables, on the other hand, are discrete and come in a fixed number of values. Examples of categorical variables include race, sex, age group, and educational level. The distance between levels of a categorical variable is assumed to be equal, and each level is associated with a distinct vertex of a regular simplex in (n-1) dimensional space.

## Categorical Data

Categorical data is the statistical data type consisting of categorical variables or data that has been converted into that form. It may derive from observations made of qualitative data that are summarized as counts or cross tabulations, or from observations of quantitative data grouped within given intervals.

## Probability Distribution

The probability distribution associated with a random categorical variable is called a categorical distribution. This distribution describes the probability of each category or level of the variable.

## Key Points

- Distance is a quantitative, continuous variable.
- It is measured on a ratio scale, with equal intervals and a meaningful zero point.
- Distance is not a categorical variable, but rather a numerical variable that can take on any value.
- Categorical variables, in contrast, are discrete and come in a fixed number of values.
- The distance between levels of a categorical variable is assumed to be equal.