Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Hopefully you'll never find yourself playing chicken with a truck, but if you do what direction should you run to avoid being hit? In this video we explore this optimization question with math! We use 3 different levels of mathematics, Jr. High Algebra, Pre-Calculus Trigonometry, and Calculus to optimize the best way to avoid an oncoming vehicle and apply these findings to other similar situations like goalies blocking penalty kicks and defensive backs chasing down ball carriers.
This video is a re-upload of three previous videos we made early on in our channel. It's a combination and summary of these three videos below.
Truck Evasion Part1: youtube.com/watch?v=MhmBYe2d7_s
Truck Evasion Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=UElwOd1FRoA
Truck Evasion Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=qXcmSSO_8Eo
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
Hopefully you'll never find yourself playing chicken with a truck, but if you do what direction should you run to avoid being hit? In this video we explore this optimization question with math! We use 3 different levels of mathematics, Jr. High Algebra, Pre-Calculus Trigonometry, and Calculus to optimize the best way to avoid an oncoming vehicle and apply these findings to other similar situations like goalies blocking penalty kicks and defensive backs chasing down ball carriers.
This video is a re-upload of three previous videos we made early on in our channel. It's a combination and summary of these three videos below.
Truck Evasion Part1: youtube.com/watch?v=MhmBYe2d7_s
Truck Evasion Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=UElwOd1FRoA
Truck Evasion Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=qXcmSSO_8Eo
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
