Rivera, Alyanna Pauline P.

GED 102 – A53

Discussion Board #1

Lesson 1. Patterns and Numbers in Nature

Highlights

A. The three types of patterns are:

1. Numeric Patterns
2. Geometric Patterns (or patterns of shape)
3. Patterns of Change

B. The Golden Ratio, also known as the divine proportion, is the irrational number (1 + Square
root of 5)/2, which is often denoted by the Greek letter ϕ or τ and is approximately equal to
1.618.

C. A fractal is a type of random pattern in which each part has the same properties as the whole.

Lesson 2. Systemizing Patterns using Mathematics

Highlights

A. A Logarithmic Spiral is a spiral with the polar equation (1) where denotes the distance from
the origin, denotes the angle from the x-axis, and and are arbitrary constants. The growth
spiral, equiangular spiral, and spira mirabilis are all names for the logarithmic spiral.

B. A Golden Spiral is a logarithmic spiral with the golden ratio as its growth factor. Quarter-
circles can connect the corners of such squares. The end result is similar to a Golden Spiral
(also known as Fibonacci spiral).

C. Enumerate and describe five (5) of the 17 equations that changed the world.
1. The Pythagorean Theorem was useful in measuring land and drawing maps. It was
developed to determine the shortest distance and has since proven useful in architecture,
construction, and woodworking, as well as navigation.

2. Newton’s Law of Gravity. This equation served as a model for understanding the solar
system, planet orbits, and other gravity-influenced motion patterns. It is an essential
concept for comprehending divine force, momentum, and many other laws.

3. The Gaussian Distribution, also known as the Normal Distribution, is useful in inferential
statistics, especially when generalizing events. It is used in a variety of contexts, including
natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The normal distribution
is used by statisticians and scientists to assess reading ability, job satisfaction, surveys,
IQ scores, blood pressure, measurement errors, and so on.

4. Euler’s Formula (Polyhedra) 𝑉 + 𝐹 − 𝐸 = 2. This equation opened up new perspectives on

shapes and space, as well as establishing a clear link between geometry and the knot
structure of DNA. It also played a role in the development of rockets that were launched
into space.

5. Logarithms facilitated ease of computations (i.e., before calculator was invented!). It is

useful in dealing with extremely small or large numbers which may arise in physical
phenomenon as light intensity, earthquake magnitudes, noise levels in decibels, acidity
(pH), money growing with a fixed interest rate, bacteria growing in a petri dish, radioactive
decay, and many others.

Lesson 3. Systemizing Functionality of Mathematic

Highlights

How is mathematics utilized in the following areas?

A. Pharmaceutical Field

- Mathematicians analyze clinical data to determine the efficacy or dangers of new

drugs. Mathematicians, particularly those with advanced degrees in computer
science, are needed in pure scientific research in chemistry and biology to help
develop models of complex processes. Certain mathematical laws govern all
chemical combinations and their equations.
B. Agriculture

- Agriculture necessitates the direct application of mathematics, such as land or area

measurement, average investment and expenditure, average return or income,
production per unit area, labor cost, time and work, seed rate, and so on. The farm's
progress can be measured by drawing graphs of various items of production.

C. Engineering

- Numerical analysis is a fundamental tool for modeling engineering problems (for

example, phenomena involving heat, electricity, and magnetism). Relativistic
mechanics, quantum mechanics, and other theoretical constructs were developed to
extend and improve the applicability of earlier ideas.