Galileo's Inclined Planes This post is based on the maths and ideas of Hahn's Calculus in Context - which is probably the best mathematics book I've read in 20 years of studying and teaching mathematics. Highly recommended for both students and teachers! Hahn talks us though the mathematics, experiments and thought process of Galileo as... Continue Reading →
Galileo: Throwing cannonballs off The Leaning Tower of Pisa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5_dOEyAfk Galileo: Throwing cannonballs off The Leaning Tower of Pisa This post is inspired by the excellent book by Robert Banks - Towing Icebergs. This book would make a great investment if you want some novel ideas for a maths investigation. Galileo Galilei was an Italian mathematician and astronomer who (reputedly) conducted experiments from the... Continue Reading →