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  1. Symmetry Elements and Operations (1973 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Chemistry; Mathematics
    Distribution
    Sale, Audiocassette. 30 min.; 17 slides. col.

    Symmetry elements and symmetry operations of molecular point groups are defined and discussed. Slides of three-dimensional models are used to illustrate the various elements and operations.

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  2. Symmetries of the Cube (1972 Film)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The symmetries of a square are exhibited as products of reflections. The octahedral group is studied via reflections produced by an octahedral kaleidoscope, and it is shown how the construction of these is...

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  3. How to Use the Polar Planimeter (1971 Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 10 min.

    Show the use of the polar planimeter, a small mechanical device for the measurement of area.

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  4. Caroms (1968 Video)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Out of Distribution, Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min.

    An animated film exhibiting the relationship between a carom - a ball rebounding from a wall - and a reflection. This principle is used to solve elementary geometric inequalities leading up to an exploration...

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  5. Possibly So, Pythagoras! (1966 Video)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 14 min.

    Investigates the Pythagorean theorem through inductive experimentation as well as through formal deductive proof. Through the use of animation the student watches triangles continually change. Discusses the...

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  6. Symmetry (1966)

    Director
    Philip Stapp
    Subject
    Film studies; Mathematics

    Philip Stapp was one of the greatest animators working in the 1950-1975 era, using stylized, often pointillist abstract imagery, in a floating world sometimes surrealist, at other times reminiscent of...

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  7. Four Line Conics (1962 Film)

    Director
    Trevor Fletcher
    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Properties of four-line conics shown in animation.*

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  8. Kakeya Problem, The (1962 Film)

    Subject
    Mathematics
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Professor A S Besicovitch solves the problem of the minimum area needed to turn a unit horizontal length in the plane so that its direction is reversed. He shows that it can be done within an arbitrarily...

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  9. Project Mathematics (7 Parts)

    Subject
    FE; Mathematics
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 22, 28, 26, 24, 28, 29, 29 minutes each), £35 (each)

    A series of videotape-and-workbook modules that explore basic topics in GCSE and A-level mathematics, using live action, music, special effects, and computer animation. Each module consists of a videotape...

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  10. Symmetry in Three Dimensions

    Subject
    Mathematics

    A 20-hour course produced by the Open University and made available free online (i.e. does not lead to a qualification). It uses the geometric concept of symmetry to introduce some of the basic ideas of...

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