From Peter Crum
Usain Bolt set the record for running 100 meters, completing
the distance in 9.58 seconds.
The following graph shows the fastest 100 meter times from
1975 through Bolt's record in 2009.
As anyone can clearly see, there is a downward trend over
the 34 year span. With a little help
from mathematics, I was able to generate the following graph:
Using a Gaussian approach, the noise (bumpiness) of the
original graph is cleaned up, and a curve which approaches (but never crosses)
zero is generated. Using this method, I
have established that someone should run the 100 meter dash in almost zero
seconds by the year 2760.
If I take a more conservative approach, basically drawing a
straight line between the points of the original graph, I come up with this:
According to this data, running the 100 meter dash in
exactly zero seconds will occur in June of 2986 – and the very next day someone
should run it in slightly less than zero seconds. Now I realize that none of us will be around
to confirm my predictions, so here's my question for you all:
Do you believe in math?
2 comments:
Yes, but I am not a brother.
If math weren't real I would be making more money.
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