If mathematics is just a useful tool we made up, then how can it describe the world with perfect accuracy? And how come as soon as you remove mathematics and mathematical equations from physics, physicists can no longer objectively explain or predict anything?
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Scientists have discovered that the universe operates according to extremely predictable rules. Math is a great tool for summarizing these rules, so that if you know the conditions you can predict quite precisely what’s going to happen.
For example, if you want to shoot a cannonball at a distant object, at what angle should you aim the cannon? Physics can give you a specific number, not just an idea.
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