Triangle of Powers: Revolutionary Math Notation

In summary, the clip has a revolutionary idea of mathematical notations which reminds the physicist of some things they've learned in the past.
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@Young physicist perhaps you could develop an educational game from the notation to play with your classmates. If its clever enough it might even go viral. One strategy would be colpex triangle expressions on a card and the goal is the first to reduce it correctly.

I am reminded of the the Wff N Proof games of the 1960's where you used specially constructed dice to form valid logical expressions and then tried to prove them. We had a lot of fun playing it after school until the principal came by and told us it was illegal to gamble in school. We showed him it wasn't gambling but his authoritarian instinct told him that if it looks like gambling and smells like gambling then other students will do the same and the whole school will break out with gambling logicitis.

A wff is a well-formed formula. Now of course schools are more enlightened (actually the student of yore are the teachers today -- generational acceptance) and some encourage game play.



http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_694594

https://www.oercommons.org/authoring/1364-basic-wff-n-proof-a-teaching-guide/view#h1
 
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jedishrfu said:
I think it time to close this thread
Yes, well past time.

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<h2>What is the Triangle of Powers?</h2><p>The Triangle of Powers is a revolutionary mathematical notation that simplifies the process of performing calculations involving powers and exponents.</p><h2>How does the Triangle of Powers work?</h2><p>The Triangle of Powers is a triangular structure that consists of three columns. The first column contains the base number, the second column contains the exponent, and the third column contains the result of raising the base to the exponent. To use the Triangle of Powers, you simply fill in the base number and exponent and then read the result from the third column.</p><h2>What are the advantages of using the Triangle of Powers?</h2><p>The Triangle of Powers simplifies the process of performing calculations involving powers and exponents, making it easier and faster to solve equations. It also helps to visualize the relationship between the base number and the exponent, making it easier to understand and remember mathematical concepts.</p><h2>Can the Triangle of Powers be used for all types of powers?</h2><p>Yes, the Triangle of Powers can be used for all types of powers, including positive and negative exponents, fractional exponents, and even imaginary exponents.</p><h2>Is the Triangle of Powers widely accepted in the scientific community?</h2><p>The Triangle of Powers is a relatively new notation and is still gaining recognition in the scientific community. However, it has been well-received by many mathematicians and scientists for its simplicity and effectiveness in solving mathematical problems involving powers and exponents.</p>

What is the Triangle of Powers?

The Triangle of Powers is a revolutionary mathematical notation that simplifies the process of performing calculations involving powers and exponents.

How does the Triangle of Powers work?

The Triangle of Powers is a triangular structure that consists of three columns. The first column contains the base number, the second column contains the exponent, and the third column contains the result of raising the base to the exponent. To use the Triangle of Powers, you simply fill in the base number and exponent and then read the result from the third column.

What are the advantages of using the Triangle of Powers?

The Triangle of Powers simplifies the process of performing calculations involving powers and exponents, making it easier and faster to solve equations. It also helps to visualize the relationship between the base number and the exponent, making it easier to understand and remember mathematical concepts.

Can the Triangle of Powers be used for all types of powers?

Yes, the Triangle of Powers can be used for all types of powers, including positive and negative exponents, fractional exponents, and even imaginary exponents.

Is the Triangle of Powers widely accepted in the scientific community?

The Triangle of Powers is a relatively new notation and is still gaining recognition in the scientific community. However, it has been well-received by many mathematicians and scientists for its simplicity and effectiveness in solving mathematical problems involving powers and exponents.

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