Play a Cool Pool.

Sloyer, C. W.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Play a Cool Pool

Sloyer, C. W.

School Science and Mathematics, 75, 2, 185-190, Feb 75

A particular shot on a pool table is analyzed using the concept of similar triangles, to introduce the equivalence of the "incident-reflection" principle and the "minimum-distance" principle. (CR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Physics, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

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