Difference between revisions of "Applied mathematics"
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'''Applied mathematics''' is the field of [[mathematics]] where mathematical ideas are put to immediate use in the real world. Applied mathematics receives lots of [[funding]] from the [[government]] and [[industry]] because it is clear what good comes from the money. Compare with [[pure mathematics]]. | '''Applied mathematics''' is the field of [[mathematics]] where mathematical ideas are put to immediate use in the real world. Applied mathematics receives lots of [[funding]] from the [[government]] and [[industry]] because it is clear what good comes from the money. Compare with [[pure mathematics]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:01, September 17, 2011
Applied mathematics is the field of mathematics where mathematical ideas are put to immediate use in the real world. Applied mathematics receives lots of funding from the government and industry because it is clear what good comes from the money. Compare with pure mathematics.