Day 2
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
11:19 AM
Physical reasoning skills –
Order of magnitude calculations
Simplified models
Interpreting graphs
Numerical integration
Numerical differentiation
Curve fitting
Experiments
An order of magnitude approach to sustainable energy
If you enjoyed calculating Oregon's hydroelectric capacity –
please download a free digital copy of David MacKay's book
Analysis for England
Consumption, 195 kWh/day per person
Practical plan for production: 180 kWh/day per person
PH315 Page 1
Energy usage by cars
Simplified model of a complicated problem
PH315 Page 2
Physical reasoning skills –
Order of magnitude calculations
Simplified models
Interpreting graphs
Numerical integration
Numerical differentiation
Curve fitting
Experiments
PH315 Page 3
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