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【TED-Ed】A clever way to estimate enormous numbers - Michael Mitchell !
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/03/20Ever wondered how scientists estimate HUGE numbers, like the population of the Earth or the number of atoms in the universe? This video dives into the super clever world of Fermi estimation, showing you a fun and practical way to tackle mind-boggling figures. You'll pick up some awesome vocabulary related to scientific notation and order of magnitude along the way!
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US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /ˈsɪti/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area with many buildings, roads and people
- A self-governing incorporated municipal organization.
- Adjective
- Relating to a city or urban area.
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US /ˈænsɚ/
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UK /'ɑ:nsə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reply to a question someone asks
- To solve a test question or a problem
- Noun
- Reply to a question someone asks
- Solution to a problem or test question
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US /ˈnʌmbɚ/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- Particular song or dance performed during a show
- Transitive Verb
- To put numbers on things
- To assign a sequence within a group, series, set
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