Sentences with phrase «make calculations involving»

Ancient Greek mathematicians and astronomers were using geometry around the same time, but only to make calculations involving real, 3D space, such as using circles torepresent the orbits of planets around Earth.

Not exact matches

For all the hoopla, from amateur physicists who like the idea of universe made of rattling strings to Ph.D. s who understand the crazy calculations involved, no one has ever actually found any solid evidence for string theory.

objectives include: Year 6 objectives • solve problems involving the calculation and conversion of units of measure, using decimal notation up to 3 decimal places where appropriate • use, read, write and convert between standard units, converting measurements of length, mass, volume and time from a smaller unit of measure to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal notation to up to 3 decimal places • convert between miles and kilometres • recognise that shapes with the same areas can have different perimeters and vice versa • recognise when it is possible to use formulae for area and volume of shapes • calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles • calculate, estimate and compare volume of cubes and cuboids using standard units, including cubic centimetres (cm ³) and cubic metres (m ³), and extending to other units [for example, mm ³ and km ³] • express missing number problems algebraically • find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation with 2 unknowns • enumerate possibilities of combinations of 2 variables • draw 2 - D shapes using given dimensions and angles • recognise, describe and build simple 3 - D shapes, including making nets • compare and classify geometric shapes based on their properties and sizes and find unknown angles in any triangles, quadrilaterals, and regular polygons • illustrate and name parts of circles, including radius, diameter and circumference and know that the diameter is twice the radius • recognise angles where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertically opposite, and find missing angles • describe positions on the full coordinate grid (all 4 quadrants) • draw and translate simple shapes on the coordinate plane, and reflect them in the axes • interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs and use these to solve problems • calculate and interpret the mean as an average • read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10,000,000 and determine the value of each digit • round any whole number to a required degree of accuracy and more!

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I'm not sure you want to go there... Remember the glacial maximum in North America was only 18,000 years ago and you could make some simple calculation about the volume of ice involved and how quickly it vanished.

That estimate immediately evolves into a calculation error when numerous calculations involving small increments, like a climate model, are made.

Starting about 2000 a major effort was made to explore the quantum states and spectra of water vapor, extending from the near IR into the visible which involved many people and a remarkable mutually supportive set of experimental measurements and theoretical calculations.

This evaluation does not involve a calculation based on a multiplier, making the concept of «multiple damages» meaningless in Quebec.

Using the calculations, actuaries determine how much cost will be involved in paying claims as well as how much money the insurance company should collect in order to make sure that they make enough money to pay potential claims and also make money.

• Avert a sticky situation involving a potential robbery at the hotel, by recognizing signs of intrusion and alerting the security personnel on time • Reorganize bookkeeping process, making it 50 % more efficient than before by incorporating a dynamic calculation module • Greet guests as they arrive and inquire into their reservation status • Verify reservations and assist guests in filling out registration forms • Attend telephone calls to take reservations and provide information of vacant rooms and rates • Check guests in and out of the hotel by following prescribed protocols and procedures • Ascertain that guests» luggage is delivered to their rooms and proper keys or key cards are issues • Process payments during check - ins and check - outs and tender change and receipts • Perform bookkeeping duties such as handling accounts receivable and payable

Because that throughput relies on the spending power of the individual or business involved, big differences start to show up when property investment calculations start being made.