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Math in Special Effects: See the teams solve the challenge

The teams take light readings and use their data to find the relationship between intensit

Aired 05/16/2012 | Rating NR

THIRTEEN Kids

Math in Special Effects: See the teams solve the challenge

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The teams take light readings and use their data to find the relationship between intensit

The teams use a light probe and tape measure to record light intensity at different distances from the source. They then examine the data and use different methods to represent the mathematical relationship between light intensity and distance.

Aired 05/16/2012 | Rating NR

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Math in Special Effects: See the teams solve the challenge

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The teams take light readings and use their data to find the relationship between intensit (5m 32s)

Math in Special Effects: Introduction

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Jeremy Chernick sets up a challenge about lighting high-speed special effects. (2m 44s)

Get the Math: Math in Basketball: Introduction

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Basketball player Elton Brand presents a challenge about the math behind free throw shots. (2m 33s)

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