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I love how this document just randomly throws in "e" which mysteriously means "extra" with absolutely zero further explanation or rationale. This is why mathema
by Solvency 3y ago
I love how this document just randomly throws in "e" which mysteriously means "extra" with absolutely zero further explanation or rationale. This is why mathematicians drive me insane. There is zero boilerplate for explaining where these variables come from and why.
But, cool. Let's just roll with this "extra".
- consilient 3y agoWhat explanation is there to give? It's just the ordinary meaning of the word: when you cut out a shape you end up with some extra material left over.
- zem 3y agoa frustum is the base of a cone when you slice off a conical cap, so the remaining height of the cone from which the frustum was sliced is the "extra".