Bob the Science Guy: The Mathematics of Al-Biruni | Friday Science

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Subject: Science
Content of the Lesson: Following up on an earlier video on the Method Al-Biruni which determines the radius of the earth by measuring the drop to the horizon from a mountain, Bob the Science Guy goes through the mathematics behind the Method of Al-Biruni. Using basic algebra and trigonometry, this elegant method is demonstrated and sources of error identified and evaluated. FAIR USE STATEMENT This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is being made available within this transformative or derivative work for the purpose of education, commentary and criticism, and is believed to be "fair use" in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. Please take a moment to like and subscribe to this channel Bob's Websites Check them OUT: https://www.patreon.com/bobthescienceguy https://sites.google.com/view/bobthescienceguy https://www.facebook.com/BobtheScienceGuyMichigan https://twitter.com/bobthe_guy Check out my RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Shawn Hawkins: https://www.youtube.com/user/kd0afk/videos Prof Dave Explains: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cd_-e49hZpWLH3UIwoWRA/playlists Sean G Truth Army: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuRhIs_mNeU_UlXZ9eUHguQ Red's Rhetoric: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHsrhLqowsAIYbaNE7GcBg/videos GreaterSapien: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreaterSapien/videos DeadKennedyinSpace: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ri3-k8e2rme3PZcEaBgwQ/videos The Shills: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6dLr5oeX7plZa5FKwHeL9w/videos Prof Phil Bell: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbCCDBYkiYV3F41D26iu_sA/videos Common Sense Criticism: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpR2t--ByrrxMhkJw7wRNbg/videos PlanarWalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/planarwalk2/videos Roohif: https://www.youtube.com/user/roohif/videos WheresWa11y: https://www.youtube.com/user/wheresa11y/videos I'll be updating this list every month or so and am constantly running across new creators. So check back frequently! Bob the Science Guy


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