Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 4, Problem 19PQ
A The spiral is an example of a mathematical form appearing in nature, from the visible construction of seashells, pinecones, and galaxies to the movement behavior of certain animals. The position of a hungry animal that moves outward along a spiral path, searching for food, can be written as
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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