Modeling an Ironman Race
In this activity students create a model that represents an Ironman race.
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Version 1.0 - published on 03 Apr 2021 doi:10.25334/TX6Y-ZN14 - cite this
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Description
The Ironman triathlon is a 140.6 mile race that is composed of swimming, biking, and running. This activity guides students through making a model that represents a realistic Ironman race.
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Modeling_Functions_Ironman_ModelSL.pdf(PDF | 127 KB)- License terms
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Cook, C., Wiggins, G., Lenhart, S. (2021). Modeling an Ironman Race. National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/TX6Y-ZN14
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