048 = Satellite Applications and Website Calculations
A Problem Squared
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Using Wolfram Alpha for Calculations
In this chapter, the speakers discuss their use of Wolfram Alpha, a website that can perform various calculations, including converting currencies and units. They highlight the capabilities of Wolfram Alpha and try different calculations, such as determining the number of seconds from 1 a.m. to a million seconds in the future. The purpose is to demonstrate the vastness of numbers and how easily people can underestimate their magnitude.
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