Posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2007, at 13:59:51
In reply to Re: blocks, posted by Klavot on July 7, 2007, at 12:55:08
> > My concern was simply that the calculator that comes bundled with MS Windows does not seem to have a function for retrieving e.
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> In theory, one could set up a google spread sheet that could be shared with everyone.. Or a simple form could be used where people can enter the variables, and it calculates block length
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> NikkiThanks, I don't know much about Google spreadsheets, does anyone here have experience with them? I'd be happy to create an Excel spreadsheet if someone else would take care of the Google side...
Or I could add a form to the FAQ. But it would only do one calculation at a time...
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> the formula
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> B = 1 + (SD-1)*exp(-P/35)
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> might even be more severe than the currently used system. Zenhussy's block is an extreme case having large P and D; it should not be used as a representative example.Right, that was what I wanted to make sure people understood.
> If you're going to use a different formula, then the values for r should be recalculated.
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> KlavotI thought it would be the same?
Bob
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