GEC-MMW

Mathematics in the Modern World

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PracticeExerciseNo.1.1
Mathematics in Our
World

I. Write the correct word on the blank that is being referred to in thefollowing:

Fractures or cracks 1. This occurs when the applied stress is sufficient to break the atomic bonds
of the solid developing certain displacement ordiscontinuity.

Tessellations 2. The tiling of a plane using one or more geometric shapes with no overlaps
and gaps.

Affine transformations 3. It is a linear mapping method that preserves points, straight lines, andplanes.

Foams or bubbles 4. A substance formed by trapping pockets of gas in liquid orsolid.

Meanders 5. A series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in

the channel of a river, stream or otherwatercourse.

Waves 6. A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space,

with little orno associated masstransport.

Spiral 7. A curve which emanates from a point, moving farther away as it

revolves aroundthe point.

Symmetries 8. An agreement in dimensions, due proportion, and the shape becomes

exactly like another when you move it in some way: turn, flip orslide.

Fractals 9. The infinitely complex patterns those are self-similar across differentscales.

Stripes and spots 10. A series of bands or strips, often of the same width and color along
thelength.

II. Take pictures (One for each) showing patterns in nature or man-made objects. Please indicate the
pattern being illustrated in everypicture.
1. Symmetries
2. Spirals
3. Meanders
4. Waves
5. Foams andBubbles
6. Tessellations
7. Fracture andCracks
8. Stripes andSpots
9. Fractals