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SkyHighScrapers
Find the specific quadratic function that best fits pressure vs. wind velocity data, and use it to determine the pressure on a planned structure for given wind speeds.
| Subject: Algebra Topics: Quadratic Equations and Functions Grades: 8 - 12 Concepts: - Quadratic Knowledge and Skills: - Can determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points - Given the equation of a specific quadratic relation, can rapidly sketch its graph |
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Algebra in the Real World Movie:
Structural Engineering
Building a 72-story skyscraper like Trump Tower in New York City is no easy feat. That’s where structural engineers like Ysrael Seinuk come in. This movie explains how shapes are at the foundation of structural engineering.
Running time 3:02 minutes.
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