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Primarily through differentiation and integration. Differentiation is finding the slope of a function at a specific point. This is the slope of the line that is tangent to that particular point on the line. For instance, an equation of a line may be given as y=2*x+5. We have a y-intercept at 5, and if you've seen this in school, you see that the slope is 2, the number in front of the x. As a child, you are only told to take the number in front of the x, but what they don't tell you is that taking the derivative of this function gives you 2. Notice that in this example, the slope is constant because it's a straight line. The slope is 2 everywhere.
Integration is finding the area under a curve. This is done by adding up little rectangular strips under the curve. Little rectangles may not fit very well under the curve, so when added up, the area will have some error. Integration is a mathematical method of making those little strips infinitely small, so when you add them all up, you don't have any significant error.
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What are some real world calculus applications?
Physicists, chemists, engineers, and many other scientific and technical specialists use calculus constantly in their work. It is a technique of fundamental importance.
Why does calculus work?
becasue it was designed cleverly and the area of a rectange is width times height
How are calculus and electrical engineering related?
I wish I had a more general answer, but I can give a specific example. In order to work with circuits, differential equations (an area of calculus) must be used to understand and study the relationships between current, voltage, resistance, power, and work.
What is the plural form of calculus?
There are several meanings to the word 'calculus.' The plural for calculus is 'calculi.' There is no plural for the calculus we use in mathematics.
How do you use Calculus in a sentence?
My Calculus class is in third period. Calculus is a noun
What was the term Newton used in his work with calculus?
fluxion
How often is calculus used in the real world?
Depends on the work you do. For example, say you work at a supermarket, either at a cash register or arranging stuff in the shelves, you would probably not use calculus in your daily work; if you are an economist consultant that has to try to optimize profit for the same supermarket, it is quite possible that you do use calculus.
Will an Aussie power brick work on a Canadian Xbox?
not calculus
Who was the original discoverer of Calculus?
Calculus was independently discovered by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the late 17th century. Newton developed his own system of calculus called "fluxions" and "method of fluents," while Leibniz developed his system of calculus based on differentials and integrals. Both their work laid the foundation for modern calculus.
What are some real world calculus applications?
Physicists, chemists, engineers, and many other scientific and technical specialists use calculus constantly in their work. It is a technique of fundamental importance.
Will you die in AP Calculus BC?
You will not die in AP Calculus unless you obtain a rare illness or are already sick. However, if you study hard, pay attention and do your work, you will do great!
Why does calculus work?
becasue it was designed cleverly and the area of a rectange is width times height
Which is harder calculus or applied calculus?
Calculus; by a long shot.
Is elementary calculus the same as calculus?
Pre-calculus refers to concepts that need to be learned before, or as a prerequisite to studying calculus, so no. First one studies pre-calculus then elementary calculus.
Which is harder calculus 1 or differential and integral calculus?
Just about all of calculus is based on differential and integral calculus, including Calculus 1! However, Calculus 1 is more likely to cover differential calculus, with integral calculus soon after. So there really isn't a right answer for this question.
Is it true that calculus is not one of isaac newton's contributions to the field of science?
No, but Newton and Liebnitz argued for years about which one of them developed the Calculus. There is some evidence that Liebnitz had seen Newton's early work on the Calculus. The fact is, Liebnitz rushed to publish his ideas, and Newton finally published his years later, although he did mention his Calculus as a sidenote in a much earlier publication. To Newton we can give thanks for inventing analytical fluxion type of the Calculus, and to Liebnitz the differential/integral type of the Calculus.
How are calculus and electrical engineering related?
I wish I had a more general answer, but I can give a specific example. In order to work with circuits, differential equations (an area of calculus) must be used to understand and study the relationships between current, voltage, resistance, power, and work.
