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Faster Formula One

Subject(s): Engineering | Mathematics | Careers | Age: 11-14 | 14-16 | Post 16 | Type: Information sheet | Publication Year: 2010 to date
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This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how Formula One teams use mathematical methods such as fluid mechanics and Navier-Stokes equations to improve performance. Every second counts in the fast-paced world of Formula One, so race teams use advanced mathematics to squeeze the best performance out of their cars. Computational fluid dynamics lets car designers quickly test out new ideas before deploying them on the racetrack.The resource can be used by teachers to guide their students or shared directly with students to inform them about careers using mathematics.

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Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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