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This document provides an overview of fundamental mathematical concepts, including sequences, geometry, fractals, and the principles of growth and decay. It details various mathematical terms and concepts, such as arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, and Fibonacci sequences.
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1. Arithmetic Sequence - A sequence with a constant difference between terms (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20...). 2. Geometric Sequence - A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number (e.g., 2, 4, 8, 16...). 3. Fibonacci Sequence - A sequence where each number is the su...
1. Arithmetic Sequence - A sequence with a constant difference between terms (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20...). 2. Geometric Sequence - A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number (e.g., 2, 4, 8, 16...). 3. Fibonacci Sequence - A sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones (e.g., 1, 1, 2, 3, 5...). 4. Golden Ratio - An irrational number approximately equal to 1.618, seen in natural patterns. 5. Fractal - A pattern that exhibits self-similarity, where each part is a smaller copy of the whole. — 6. Symmetry - A property where an object is invariant under transformations like reflection or rotation. 7. Tessellation - A pattern made of shapes that fit together without gaps or overlaps (e.g., honeycomb). 8. Triangular Numbers - Numbers that can form an equilateral triangle when arranged as dots (e.g., 1, 3, 6, 10...). 9. Harmonic Sequence - A sequence whose reciprocals form an arithmetic sequence. 10. Pascal's Triangle - A triangular array of binomial coefficients often used in combinatorics. 11. Exponential Growth - A pattern where quantities increase rapidly at a constant rate relative to their size (common in geometric sequences). 12. Isosceles Right Triangle - A triangle with two equal sides and a right angle. 13. Fractal Tree - A natural fractal pattern where smaller branches split off from larger branches in a self-similar fashion. 14. Self-Similarity - A property of fractals where smaller portions resemble the whole structure. 15. Geodesic Sphere - A spherical structure made of triangles, like those found in soap bubbles. 16. Minimizing Surface Tension - A principle seen in nature, like in the shape of water droplets or clouds. 17. Logarithmic Spiral - A spiral that gets wider as it turns, seen in phenomena like galaxies or seashells. 18. Euclidean Geometry - A system of geometry based on flat space, used to describe basic shapes like circles and squares. 19. Pythagoras - An ancient Greek mathematician who believed numbers were the essence of all things, often linked to early discoveries in mathematical patterns. 20. Exponential Decay - A process where quantities decrease rapidly at a constant rate, often described by geometric sequences (e.g., radioactive decay).