Measuring the mustard seed: an exercise in indirect measurement and mathematical modelling

By Amit Dhakulkar, Samir Dhurde

Issue 356 | Page 63 | Published Mar 2015

Description

A simple teaching learning activity using commonly available mustard seeds as an introduction to mathematical modelling.

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