An Adventure into Applied Mathematics with Fibonacci Numbers.

Jean, Roger V.; Johnson, Marjorie

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Publication Date: 1989

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An Adventure into Applied Mathematics with Fibonacci Numbers.

Jean, Roger V.; Johnson, Marjorie

School Science and Mathematics, v89 n6 p487-98 Oct 1989

Describes properties of Fibonacci numbers, including the law of recurrence and relationship with the Golden Ratio. Discussed are some applications of the numbers to sewage of towns on a river bank, resistances in electric circuits, and leafy stems in botany. Lists four references. (YP)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics, Mathematics Materials, Number Systems, Numbers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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