Interestingly, this "business" site is listing "the 11 most beautiful math equations" (you have to click through them one-by-one):
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-11-most-beautiful-math-equations-2013-1#general-relativity-1
EXXXXXCEPT that it DOESN'T include Euler's most famous identity (even though it includes another Euler formula). How is that possible??? Is the below not THE MOST beautiful equation in mathematics by near-unanimous decree!?:
Anyway, if you've practiced enough with Vi Hart, you may be able to follow along with this fellow!:
2 comments:
"Is the below not THE MOST beautiful equation in mathematics by near-unanimous decree!?"
No, it's barely a step above truth by definition, and it's high time people stop over-glorifying it. Of course when we define e^(ix) to be cos(x)+i*sin(x), we get Euler's formula. It's nothing more than the compound formula
cos(0)=1
sin(0)=0
I liked 1 = .999... which I agree is a great mystery to students. The Pythagorean Theorem is intriguing because its converse is also true. And of course, how could the equation relating e, pi, 0, 1 and i not be one of the most beautiful equations?
Jerry
onlinecollegemathteacher.blogspot.com
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