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511 + 2 + 4 + 8 + · · · — In mathematics, 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + hellip; is the infinite series whose terms are the successive powers of two. As a geometric series, it is characterized by its first term, 1, and its common ratio, 2. :sum {i=0}^{n} 2^i.As a series of real numbers… …
52science, philosophy of — Branch of philosophy that attempts to elucidate the nature of scientific inquiry observational procedures, patterns of argument, methods of representation and calculation, metaphysical presuppositions and evaluate the grounds of their validity… …
53Fordham Preparatory School — Infobox Secondary school name = Fordham Preparatory School president = Rev. Kenneth Boller, S.J. principal = Mr. Robert Gomprecht 65 type = College Preparatory School logo = affiliations = Catholic, Jesuit grades = 9–12 city = Bronx, New York… …
54Julius Erasmus Hilgard — (January 7, 1825 – May 9, 1890) was a German American engineer.Julius Erasmus Hilgard [ [http://books.google.com/books?id=SddRAAAAMAAJ pg=PA150 Julius Erasmus Hilgard 1825 1890] A History of the First Half century of the National Academy of… …
55catenary — /kat n er ee/; esp. Brit. /keuh tee neuh ree/, n., pl. catenaries, adj. n. 1. Math. the curve assumed approximately by a heavy uniform cord or chain hanging freely from two points not in the same vertical line. Equation: y = k cosh(x/k). 2. (in… …
56factorial — factorially, adv. /fak tawr ee euhl, tohr /, n. 1. Math. the product of a given positive integer multiplied by all lesser positive integers: The quantity four factorial (4!) = 4 · 3 · 2 · 1 = 24. Symbol: n!, where n is the given integer. adj. 2.… …
57theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… …
58Outline of geography — See also: Index of geography articles The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to geography: Geography – science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth.[1] The physical world …
59Outline of humanism — See also: Outline of transhumanism The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to humanism: Humanism – broad category of active ethical philosophies that affirm the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability… …
60differential — dif·fer·en·tial || ‚dɪfÉ™ renʃl n. small difference between two adjacent values (Mathematics); device that permits a different speed for two adjacent axles, differential gear; difference between two things of the same kind adj. exhibiting… …
