2012-03-11

37/2012 Instant insanity

A tantalising way to teach/learn discrete mathematics (application of graph theory)

Ever wondered how a bunch of four (painted) wooden cubes can teach you discrete maths ?

Try the puzzle called "Instant insanity".

If you dont know about this puzzle, read::

http://guruparan18.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/instant-insanity-a-graph-theoretic-wonder/

And, if you cant figure out how to solve it, read ::

http://www.maa.org/mathland/mathtrek_8_9_99.html

Thanks to the comment by "nilo de roock" :: Watch this video

Here is my take on instant insanity. (pdf file)
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2 comments:

  1. nilo de roockSunday, 11 March, 2012

    There is a video here.
    http://mathematics-diary.blogspot.com/2010/02/four-cubes-problem.html

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    1. dr.parthaMonday, 12 March, 2012

      Thanks a lot. I have added this lnik, in my blog entry 37/2012, so that people can try the video. In fact, I am a follower of your "The Mathematics Blog"

      Thanks for making my life easier.

      partha

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