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Precision And Accuracy: What Is The Difference?

Published on February 19, 2023 by Hemanth

Precision And Accuracy: What Is The Difference? - An illustration showing a likeable guy on the left named Matt and a big smiling robot named Cheat on the right. The word "Versus" is written between them. Above these illustrations, the following question is posed: Who is the better archer?
Precision and accuracy are often used interchangeably by people of science. But this is not correct. This essay teaches you the correct scientific usage!
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Fermi Problems: How To Deal With Huge Numbers

Published on February 16, 2023 by Hemanth

Fermi Problems: How To Deal With Huge Numbers - An illustration showing a hand-drawn cartoon of Earth with smooth-looking continents and blue oceans. Around this cartoon, the following question is written: "How many fish are there in Earth's oceans??"
Fermi problems deal with huge numbers. This can make them seem difficult. But this essay teaches you how to tackle them effortlessly! 🔥
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How To Really Understand Units In Mathematics

Published on February 10, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Really Understand Units In Mathematics - An illustration showing two neatly stacked piles of 6 apples, one on each side of the illustration. At the centre, you see the following question: "Which is correct?" Below this, there are two sentences: 1. A dozen apples is rotten. 2. A dozen apples are rotten.
To understand units in mathematics, we will need to come back to real life. Do you wish to revisit the fundamentals of units in & out of math? Look no further!
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Tricky Logic Puzzle (VII) – How To Really Solve It?

Published on January 31, 2023 by Hemanth

Tricky Logic Puzzle (VII) - How To Really Solve It? - An illustration showing a building with 100 floors on the left. On the right, a special box is dropped from the top of the building. Below, at ground level on the right, you can also see another special box marked "special box 1".
Welcome to the seventh entry in the tricky logic puzzle series. In this iteration, you get to test your algorithmic reasoning skills. Give it a go!
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How To Be A Good Technical Writer

Published on January 27, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Be A Good Technical Writer; The art of technical writing: It's not for everyone!- A stick figure on the left exclaims happily, "I am a good technical writer". A stick figure-like entity on the right exclaims "Me too!" This stick figure-like entity does not have a human head, but a block with "GPT" written on it.
This essay is not a guide on how to be a good technical writer. The art of technical writing is not for everyone. And this essay explains why!
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Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow

Published on January 25, 2023 by Hemanth

Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow - An illustration showing the words "entropy" and "heat" interacting with each other on the left. On the right, a beatiful looking steam engine is seen carrying a huge clock. The steam engine seems to be puffing a whick bluish-white cloud of smoke out of its chimney.
The hidden connection between entropy and heat is key to reducing entropy. Yes, it is possible, and it is connected with time flow. Read to learn more!
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Do Numbers Really Exist Out There?

Published on January 21, 2023 by Hemanth

Do Numbers Really Exist Out There? - An illustration showing a stick figure on the left asking the question, "Why is 6 afraid of 7?" To this, a cute-looking ghost on the right responds, "Because 7 does not exist. By the way, I am 7."
Do numbers really exist or are they just figments of our imagination? When we ask that question, we promptly land on the mathematical philosophy of numbers.
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How To Really Solve This Tricky Math Problem?

Published on January 19, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Really Solve This Tricky Math Problem? - A whiteboard style illustration showing the following equation: 2^x + 4^y + 8^z = 328; What are 'x', 'y', and 'z' equal to, if 'x', 'y', and 'z' are positive integers.
I recently came across this tricky math problem and found it interesting. Hint: Discrete math makes this problem surprisingly simple to solve!
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The Fundamentals Of Rational Numbers

Published on January 11, 2023 by Hemanth

The Fundamentals Of Rational Numbers - The letter 'i' on the left-hand side says "Be rational!" to the symbol of pi on the right-hand side. The symbol pi responds "Get real!"
This essay not only covers the fundamentals of rational numbers but also serves as a precursor for the Dedekind cut. Read the essay to learn more!
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The Unexpected Hanging Paradox: How To Resolve It?

Published on January 9, 2023 by Hemanth

The Unexpected Hanging Paradox: How To Resolve It? - An illustration showing a cute little coconut with eyes and mouth on the left. On the right, you can see a female prisoner who is unhappy. In between them is a hanging rope. The prisoner sadly asks, "All this for a coconut?"
The Unexpected Hanging Paradox challenges the fundamental philosophy of logic. It arises from a simple story-based puzzle. Check out the essay to learn more!
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