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Greatest Common Divisor. Euclidean algorithm
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers, say 12 Â and 8 , is the greatest number (in this case, 4) that divides them without a...
Math and Geometry
Physics Core
Jun 19, 2024
A bat and a ball problem. Two modes of thinking: fast (intuitive) and slow (analytical)
This intriguing puzzle, which even Harvard students got wrong, highlights how two modes of thinking, fast and slow, affect our decisions
Puzzles
Physics Core
Apr 1, 2024
Three students and eight beer bottles
Puzzle. Three students, Peter, James, and Emma, went out to celebrate their exams. Peter bought five beer bottles, each costing £3,...
Puzzles
Physics Core
Mar 24, 2024
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