Calculus Limerick

Here's a calculus limerick:

Integral z-squared dz
from 1 to the cube root of 3
times the cosine
of three pi over 9
equals log of the cube root of 'e'.

---Betsy Devine and Joel E. Cohen

Presentation Suggestions:
Challenge students to try it and see that it works! (Yes, as in all of calculus, the logarithm means natural log. Oh, and for our British friends who say "z" as "zed", the "z" in this limerick should be pronounced "zee"!)

The Math Behind the Fact:
Students will enjoy creating their own math limericks... it brings out the cultural aspect of mathematics.

How to Cite this Page:
Su, Francis E., et al. "Calculus Limerick." Mudd Math Fun Facts. <http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts>.

References: Devine, Betsy and Joel E. Cohen, Absolute Zero Gravity, Simon and Schuster, 1992, p.37. Subjects:    calculus, analysis, other Level:    Easy Fun Fact suggested by:   Arthur Benjamin Suggestions? Use this form. 4.56 current rating Click to rate this Fun Fact...     *   Awesome! I totally dig it!     *   Fun enough to tell a friend!     *   Mildly interesting     *   Not really noteworthy and see the most popular Facts!

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