This page contains an applet to help you explore polynomials of degrees up to 5: f(x) = ax5 + bx4 + cx3 + dx2 + ex + f. by changing the values of the coefficients a, b, c, d, e and f. It is not easy to draw any conclusion when you change all 5 coefficients at the same time. You can always reduce the degree (highest power) by setting some parameters to zero. For example if you set parameter a to zero and b to a non zero value, you obtain a polynomial of degree 4.
What is a nautilus? The nautilus is a mollusk that uses jet propulsion to roam the ocean deep. Writers, artists, and engineers have long marveled at the nautilusâs beauty and swimming abilities. The chambered or pearly nautilus is a cephalopod (a type of mollusk)âa distant cousin to squids, octopi, and cuttlefish. Unlike its color-changing cousins, though, the soft-bodied nautilus lives inside its hard external shell. The shell itself has many closed interior chambers or âcompartments.â.
The unique cephalopod mollusks can be found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, living in rock crevices and coral reefs. Several characteristics make the nautilus stand out from other mollusks and marine animals. Unlike other mollusks, the nautilus has a hard external shell, which takes the form of a spiral.As the animal grows, it seals off chambers in the shell which fill with gas, making the shell buoyant so that the nautilus can swim.he beauty of the nautilus shell has inspired many beach-oriented establishments or brands to name themselves after it. One example is the Nautical Hotel in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Though the design of the hotel itself bears no resemblance to the nautilus shell, the name conveys a sense of paradise.