Leap Years: we can do better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkt_wmRKYNQ
Publisher, Matt Parker (Standup Maths), Video, YouTube
2016 is a leap year because it is a multiple of 4 (and not a multiple of 100). The Gregorian Calendar system of leap years gives an average tropical year of 365.2425 days compared to the current true value of 365.2421891, but I think we can do better.
26 February 2016 Edit: 24 February 2016
- Topics:
- Measurement, Time
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- Publisher, Matt Parker (Standup Maths), Video, YouTube
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