Alexander's trick

mathematical function
Intangible method Q4718108
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Alexander's trick

Summary

Alexander's trick is a method[1]. It draws 5 Wikipedia views per month (method category, ranking #193 of 415).[2]

Key Facts

  • Alexander's trick's instance of is recorded as method[3].
  • Alexander's trick's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[4].
  • James Waddell Alexander II is named after Alexander's trick[5].
  • Alexander's trick's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/086j9f[6].
  • Alexander's trick's uses is recorded as isotopy[7].
  • Alexander's trick's defining formula is recorded as J(x,t) = \begin{cases} tf(x/t), & \text{if } 0 \leq |x| < t, \ x, & \text{if } t \leq |x| \leq 1. \end{cases}<sup id="cite-C11" class="cite-ref" title="Alexander's trick — defining formula (P2534): J(x,t) = \begin{cases} tf(x/t), & \text{if } 0 \leq |x| < t, \ x, & \text{if } t \leq |x| \leq 1. \end{cases}">[8].
  • Alexander's trick's studied by is recorded as general topology[9].
  • Alexander's trick's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander's trick draws 5 Wikipedia views per month (method category, ranking #193 of 415).[2]

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