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Calculus is basically a way of calculating rates of changes (similar to slopes, but called derivatives in calculus), and areas, volumes, and surface areas (starters).
It's easy to calculate these kind of things with algebra and geometry if the shapes you're interested in are simple. For example, if you have a straight line you can claculate the slope easily. But if you want to know the slope at an arbitary point (any random point) on the graph of some function like x-squared or some other polynomial, than you would need to use calculus. In this case, calculus gives you a way of "zooming in" on the point you're interested in to find the slope EXACTLY at that point. This is called a derivative. If you have a cube or a sphere, you can calculate the volume and surface area easily. If you have an odd shape, you need to use calculus. You use calculus to make an infinite number of really small slices of the object you're interested in, determine the sizes of the slices, and then add all those slices up. This process is called integration. It turns out that integration is the reverse of derivation (finding a derivative). In summary, calculus is a tool that lets you do calclations with complicated curves, shapes, etc., that you would normally not be able to do with just algebra and geometry.
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Why do you have to learn algebra in maths?
Because Algebra is the foundation of Calculus, and Calculus is the fundamental measurement of the Universe.
How do you add two numbers without any operators in maths?
Calculus Magic!
I want to study actuarial science between pure maths or calculus and applied maths which is best to go?
study something that dose not suck
What does the word ''Calculus'' mean in Math?
In basic terms, Calculus is Differentiation and Integration And all things associated with that.
What is rangoli in maths terms?
Symmetry
What is Tar tar in Mathematics?
In maths terms tar tar is another word for calculus
Why do you have to learn algebra in maths?
Because Algebra is the foundation of Calculus, and Calculus is the fundamental measurement of the Universe.
How many calculus maths problems are there?
Infinitely many.
What maths are used in science?
Science primarily uses algebra and calculus.
What do you need in maths to become a nurse?
well to become a nurse you need to know mostly everything in maths because higher maths is important to do any kind of job (nurse too)
How can you make good marks in maths calculus?
Know you algebra and trig. When I took calculus that is what my teachers told me. You will use both extensively in manipulations and identities and functions. Then you can learn the calculus.
How do you add two numbers without any operators in maths?
Calculus Magic!
I want to study actuarial science between pure maths or calculus and applied maths which is best to go?
study something that dose not suck
What is calculus the kid definition?
Calculus is the part of maths that has to do with calculating changes in the rate of change, like the speeding up or slowing down of a moving vehicle.
What should you study to become a professor in maths?
Basic calculus integration .Fundamental maths by professor Hardy. God created integers by Stephen.Clearing your `12 Maths with satisfying marks,then you can become a professor in maths. Good luck mate!
Where can you get help in calculus?
Google, or a maths teacher. Could you be slightly more specific as to the help you require?
What are the other areas of maths besides geometry that make use of the Pythagorean Theorem?
Trig., Calculus.
