Fractals

Synopsis

Describes a fractal as an object with a proliferating finely fanned pattern. As a result, the fractal serves as an excellent model of irregular natural forms such as coastlines and the scientist is relieved of the necessity of describing nature with simple geometric forms.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 32 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale £32.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Mathematics

Keywords

fractals

Production Company

Name

Spektrum Verlag Videotek

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.