Abstract
A well-known mathematical puzzle regarding a worm crawling along an elastic rope is considered. The resulting generalizations provide examples for use in a teaching context including applications of series summation, the use of the integrating factor for the solution of differential equations, and the evaluation of definite integrals. A number of potential classroom exercises are given.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 554-559 |
| Journal | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 15 Jun 2013 |
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