Glossary
A list of definitions (of technical terms) using the “reduct” approach.
Why?
Because the beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.
- Area
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The physical space occupied by an object extended in two perpendicular spatial dimensions.
We can measure area using a 1-dimensional “slat” (R⋅𝜄), multiplied by the journey it takes (πR) across a series of unlimited steps (𝛶). For a circle: R⋅𝜄 × πR × 𝛶
= πR ² × (𝜄 × 𝛶)
= πR ² × 1
= πR ² (Note: average point path on a rotating radius is πR)
- Logarithm
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A number that comes from relating numbers (in a geometric sequence), to another set of numbers (in an arithmetic sequence).
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- Man-hour
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A compound unit, used to compare the amount of “work” done by a person working constantly for an hour, against other tasks to be completed.
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- Rate
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A comparison between two quantities of a different type, rather than of the same type.
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A comparison between more than two quantities of a different type.
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A comparison between two quantities of the same type.
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A comparison between more than two quantities of the same type.
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- VO2 max
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A multipart rate used to measure the maximum amount of oxygen a person can use during maximal exercise.
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