Parabolic Arch Puzzle
Parabolic Arch Puzzle
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- Description
- This wooden puzzle requires arranging fifteen blocks around a parabolic core with the top edge in the shape of a parabola, forming an arch. The core may be removed.
- Architects have used parabolic arches in structures, especially bridges, since at least the nineteenth century. The donor acquired the model for use in a mathematics course for non-mathematics majors.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- puzzle
- date made
- ca 1980?
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 20 cm x 15.2 cm x 2.4 cm; 7 7/8 in x 5 31/32 in x 15/16 in
- overall:;
- ID Number
- 2012.0091.05
- accession number
- 2012.0091
- catalog number
- 2012.0091.05
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Judy Green
- subject
- Mathematics
- Education
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- Medicine and Science: Mathematics
- Science & Mathematics
- Women Teaching Math
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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