Google 'Heart Graph': Geeky Surprise Will Bring You Joy On Valentine's Day (PICTURES, VIDEO)

Sure, there's no real equation for love, but there is a pretty useful one that'll make you feel loved by Google.

Simply type the following function into Google's search bar...

(sqrt(cos(x))*cos(400*x)+sqrt (abs(x))-0.4)*(4-x*x)^0.1

...and -- voila -- Google will give you its heart, in a manner of speaking.

Take a look at the picture (below) to see the special image that appears when you query Google with the right equation.

Mashable wrote about this goodie last week after Twitter user @Huckberry tweeted about the fun function, which the user called a "nerd heart" equation.

This awesomely geeky heart-shaped graph is made possible by Google's addition of graphing functionality to its search bar, which the web giant announced last December.

According to Geekosystem, "the [...] feature covers a wide range of single variable functions, including exponential, trigonometric, logarithmic and their compositions."

In other words, with these mathematical capabilities, you can also graph fun images like the Batman symbol, for example. (See below.)

To find out how to create these and more fun pictures using Google's graphing feature, visit Digital World or watch the video below. Think you can create your own cool function?

Check out the slideshow (below) to view some of the coolest surprises buried deep within the Google algorithm.

Comments

[JackHoffman]

04:03 AM on 02/15/2012

What's the equation for porn sites?

[sourpatch575]

07:55 PM on 02/14/2012

At least they made math seem cool for once!

[Marc Driftmeyer]

04:55 PM on 02/14/2012

Google's Heart Graph? It's basic Trigonometry in polar coordinates.

[jokamachi]

03:37 PM on 02/14/2012

Small consolation for the nerds who won't be getting laid tonight. Oh well. Maybe they can spank it in their cubicles....

[edduhduh]

03:48 PM on 02/14/2012

Make sure you turn on your webcam so we can watch you.

[J0E1]

04:11 PM on 02/14/2012

Virgin alert... Virgin alert...