continued fractions
13:29Infinite fractions and the most irrational number
658K views • 10 years ago
Mathologer
Mathologer uses continued fractions to show why the golden ratio is the most irrational number, comparing it with root 2, e and pi and pointing to where this shows up in nature.
15:13The Golden Ratio (why it is so irrational) - Numberphile
3.9M views • 8 years ago
Numberphile
Numberphile's Ben Sparks shows why the golden ratio is the most irrational number, using seeds, continued fractions and rational approximations. He also explains why plants use it for spacing leaves and seeds.
14:32Why Gas Engines Are Far From Dead - Biggest EV Problems
4.4M views • 6 years ago
Engineering Explained
Engineering Explained argues that internal combustion engines are far from dead, and discusses the continued development of ICEs and the problems facing electric vehicles.
9:12Base 12 - Numberphile
2.3M views • 13 years ago
Numberphile
Numberphile's James Grime makes the case for base 12 (dozenal) over base 10, showing how twelve's many divisors make arithmetic and everyday fractions easier.