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: Mathematics Topics: Algebra—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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To design buildings that don't fall down, you need to know how your materials will respond to forces such as gravity, wind, and earthquakes.
Running time 3:02 minutes.
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Timber Cruise
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