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I want to know more about the Fibonacci Sequence. I have read some about it but I still don't know all about. Can anyone tell me something about it or refer me to some good sites about it?
The Fibonacci Sequence is a mathematical sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, starting from 0 and 1. So, the sequence goes 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on.
The Fibonacci Sequence was named after Leonardo Pisano Bigollo, also known as Fibonacci, an Italian mathematician in the 13th century. However, the sequence was known to Indian mathematicians before him.
The Fibonacci Sequence can be found in many natural phenomena, such as the branching of trees, the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the spiral pattern of shells, and the breeding patterns of rabbits.
The Fibonacci Sequence has many applications in mathematics and science, including in computer algorithms, financial analysis, and population growth models. It also showcases the beauty and harmony found in nature.
The Fibonacci Sequence can be extended by adding the previous two numbers to get the next number in the sequence. For example, the next number after 21 would be 34 (21+13=34).