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Application of derivatives
An approach path for an aircraft landing is shown in the figure and satisfies the following
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( i ) The cruising altitude is when descent starts at a horizontal distance from touchdown
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Interpretation of definite integrals [closed]
It is known from the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus that
$$\int_a^b f(x)=F(b)-F(a).$$
This has the geometric interpretation of the net area between $f(x)$ and the $x-$axis. I suspect that there are ...
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Derivation of formula for continues annuities
I'm currently working through a book on the Theory of Interest. Currently, I'm looking at continuous annuities, or annuities that are paid continuously. The book gives the following formula, the ...
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Ideas for a Applications of Calculus Video
Note: I am not sure if this should be posted here, but, after looking through the other sites, I felt this was the best fit for the question.
For class, I have to make a video with applications of ...
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How can I find the volume of a solid of revolution
I am finding a bounded volume. The question says
Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by $y=x^{2}$ and $x=y^{2}$. Rotating about $y=1$
I got an intercept of those ...
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What are some applications of smoothing a piecewise polynomial?
What are some applications of smoothing a piecewise polynomial?
For example, I am interested in learning from you:
1) In what future areas of my math studies will this be useful?
and
2) Are there ...
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Is there an application for the ability to quickly calculate similar integrals?
Is there an application for, or an industry that needs repeated calculations of similar integrals?
Let me begin by explaining this a little. I began a little project, mostly for fun and learning, to ...
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Applications of the Mean Value Theorem
What are some interesting applications of the Mean Value Theorem for derivatives? Both the 'extended' or 'non-extended' versions as seen here are of interest.
So far I've seen some trivial ...
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StarCraft II: Ladder math
At the Blizzcon 2010, StarCraft II multiplayer panel, this stuff was supposed to explain the ladder matchmaking system. I look at this and go eh? what!?
Is any of this real? or are they just messing ...
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Validating a mathematical model (Lagrange formulation and geometry)
I am working on computing phase diagrams for alloys. These are
blueprints for a material that show what phase, or combination of
phases, a material will exist in for a range of concentrations and
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