Here’s a little trick I discovered by accident a while back: Go to Google, and put 250-(tan(4pi/6))^2 into the search field. Hey presto! It does the math. This came in handy yesterday as I was evaluating things like
E.x = Origin.x + sqrt(1/((rv2/rh4)(tan2θ) + 1/rv2)
To find the point on an ellipse where the tangent is at a given angle. My little calculator widget was not remotely up to the task.
Once a geek, always a geek…Glad I can count on that from you. The universe is good.
where were you when I had to figure out how to get exactly 41% of a ball painted to show the real dark side of the moon?
Ever try this? I believe it’s some google experimental site: http://www.wolframalpha.com/
Ummm….is that even close to English Jerry??????
Jerry, someday, you’ll have to explain to me just how you discovered this arcane thing ‘by ACCIDENT’.
How did you just discover this? I thought it was a commonly known feature. Or do I just spend too much time online?