Detecting poisoned samples: A computational thinking activity using binary arithmetic

Mishra, Kumar Gandharv (2024) Detecting poisoned samples: A computational thinking activity using binary arithmetic. At Right Angles. pp. 11-21. ISSN 2582-1873

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Abstract

Picture yourself as a lab technician during a pandemic, faced with a critical challenge. Resources are scarce, and you need to identify which one of the 15 samples is contaminated with a virus. The catch? You have only 4 test tubes at your disposal, and you want to filter out negative samples using only these 4 test tubes in the most efficient manner. Can you detect the ‘poisoned’ sample?

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Mishra, Kumar Gandharv
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Binary, Arithmetic, Computation
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > Mathematics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University > University Publications > At Right Angles
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5678
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