Functions in real life

Herholdt Bezuidenhout, Sep 4, 2015

Real life can be mimicked by using functions. In this workbook I am exploring the uses of functions in animation. I do understand that the ultimate use is Bezier Curves but here I am going very basic and trying to use functions my learners are using in class.

Table of Contents

  1. My Math
    1. My World My Math!
  2. Examples
    1. Functions in real life: Playing Ping Pong
    2. Functions in real life: Shark Attack
    3. Functions in real life: Batman Equation

1.

My Math

  • 1. My World My Math!

1.1.

My World My Math!

Check out our new video that shows how students and teachers work independently, yet collaboratively through GeoGebra and OneNote. Awesome!
– Stephen Jull

2.

Examples

  • 1. Functions in real life: Playing Ping Pong
  • 2. Functions in real life: Shark Attack
  • 3. Functions in real life: Batman Equation

2.1.

Functions in real life: Playing Ping Pong

What function is used to play this game?

How do I cause the motion? How did I restrict the area of movement? Can you create the same for tennis?
– Herholdt Bezuidenhout

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