Cassette Tape Counters (UMAP)

This module applies linear equations and the quadratic formula to cassette tape counters. The techniques of elementary algebra and geometry are applied to solve the problem of relating the recording time of a cassette tape to the numerical reading of the mechanical counter of a cassette tape deck.

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

MATHEMATICAL SOLUTION
Mechanical Relationship Between the Counter and Tape
Solution to the Problem

PRACTICAL COMPUTATIONS
Prediting Recording Time
The Inverse Relation

ANSWERS TO EXERCISES