The major topics explored in Calculus C are largely defined by derivatives of vector-valued and parametrically defined functions, integration by partial fractions, improper integrals, series convergence (Taylor and Maclaurin), L’Hopitals Rule, and numerous applications. All of the following topics require a solid foundation in not only Calculus A but also Calculus B.
Vector-valued functions include mathematical functions of one or more variables whose range is defined as a set of both multidimensional vectors and infinite dimensional vectors. Much of this was expanded on by Newton and Descartes during the Enlightenment in Europe. Newton largely defined calculus in his book Principia Mathematica whereas Descartes was the founder of analytic
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The derivative of a three-dimensional vector function can be differentiated by using standard differentiating rules, taught in a standard Calculus A course, as it breaks up the components in the Cartesian coordinate system.
Integration by partial fractions, or in other words commonly known as the partial derivative of a vector function, is defined with a commonly used variable a, with respect to the frequently used scalar variable q. A sub I is the scalar component of a in the direction of e sub i. Sometimes, it is also called the direction cosine of a and e sub i, but it is also frequently known in most math classes as the dot product. The vectors e1,e2,e3 form what is known as an orthonormal basis that is commonly fixed in the reference frame in which the derivative of the partial is being taken. This was also further expanded on by Newton in the 17th century in his famous book Principia Mathematica and he often used the notation from Gottfried Leibniz, another 17th century mathematician.
Defined by Isaac Newton and Descartes, in calculus C, another frequently taught topic is what is known as an improper integral. It is defined as the limit of a definite integral as an endpoint of the interval or intervals of integration approach either a specified definite real number or infinity or even in some cases negative infinity. In other cases both endpoints approach limits. Such an integral is often written symbolically just like a standard definite integral,
The purpose of this paper is to help me to fully understand and expand my knowledge of the concepts four in our textbook. By performing research about recent
Wilkins’s dissertation, completed under Magnus R. Hestenes, was titled Multiple Integral Problems in Parametric Form in the Calculus of Variations. He was the eighth black American, and one of the youngest Americans , to earn a Ph.D. degree in mathematics. A Rosenwald Scholarship enabled Wilkins to spend 1942 at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jerseys , as a postdoctoral research fellow.
I have put some suggestive solutions or at least some hints for the past exam papers starting from year 2004. In so doing, I emphasize T 1, T 2 and T 3 of 2010, T 1 and T 2 year 2009, S1 and S2 of year 2008, S1 and S2 of year 2007, S1 and S2 of year 2006 — these past exam papers are more relevant to our current courses as we have used the same textbook, course outline and study guide. Please ignore the multiplier questions as those questions are not relevant for our final exam. I also encourage my students to go through all those elive sessions (recorded by myself). These elive sessions will refresh your memory as well as help you to understand the
Finally, during the European enlightenment, men like Fermat, Pascal, and Isaac Barrow further pursued the emerging new field developing the concept of the derivative. Barrow even offered the first proof of the fundamental theorem of calculus linking the concepts of differentiation and integration; however, it was one of Barrow’s young students, Isaac Newton who would make the next big splash in the creation of the art of calculus.
In chapter one of the The Calculus Diaries, ‘To Infinity and Beyond’, a handful of great minds’ lives are discussed. Every life story had one thing in common: Calculus. Attempts at understanding this concept came short of spectacular for many of these people. Each one of them had used prior knowledge to create their own understanding of infinitesimal differences. Euclid used his knowledge in geometry to assist him, Eudoxus used approximation to get as close as he could to decipher precise calculations, and crazily enough, Isaac Newton used a casual apple experience.
It is that relationship that is the crux of what limit that results in a denominator
Typical homework problems on this topic ask you tograph the transformation of a function, given the original function, or else askyou to figure out the transformation, given the comparative graphs. Sometimes you will be given a point, or a graph with clearly plotted points, andtold to translate the point(s) according to some rule. In other words, they won'tbe giving you a function, per se, to move; instead, you will be given points to move, and you will have to know how to flip them around the axis systemyourself. Given the following graph of f, graph the transformation -f - 3. I have no formula forf, so I cannot cheat; I have to do the transformation myself, point by point. Theway the original graph is drawn, there are four clearly plotted points that I canuse to keep track of things. If I move the plotted points successfully, then I canfill in the rest of the graph once I am done. Now that I have moved all the points, Ican graphs the transformation. Then pick a point to move, and trace out the sequence of steps with yourpencil tip, drawing in the translated point once you reach its final location. Once you have moved all of the points, you can draw in the transformation. The other exercise type is when you are given two graphs, one being theoriginal function and the other being the transformed function, and you are askedto figures out the formula for the transformation.
In Europe, the second half of the 17th century was a time of major innovation. Calculus provided a new opportunity in mathematical physics to solve long-standing problems. Several mathematicians contributed to these breakthroughs, notably John Wallis and Isaac Barrow. James Gregory proved a special case of the second fundamental theorem of calculus in AD 1668.
The implications of infinity (co) are actualiy not that old. The Greeks were some of the first mathematicians recorded to have imagined the concept of infinity. However, they did not actuaily delve into the entirety of this number. The Greeks used the term “potentially infinite," for the concept of an actual limitless value was beyond their comprehension. The actual term “infinity” was defined by Georg Cantor, a renowned German mathematician, in the late nineteenth century. It was originally used in his Set Theory, which is a very important theory to the mathematical world. The value of infinity can get a bit confusing, as there are different types of infinity. Many claim that infinity is not a number. This is true, but it does have a value. So, infinity may be used in mathematical equations as the greatest possible value. i The value of infinity Infinity (00) is the greatest possibleivalue that can exist. However, there are different infinities that, by logic, are greater than other forms of itself. Here is one example: to the set of ait Naturai numbers Z43, 2, 3, 4,...}, there are an infinite amount of members. This is usualiy noted by Ko, which is the cardinality of the set of alt natural numbers,
In order for Newton to have discovered the mathematical genius of calculus, he first tried to understand the world around him through physical science. As a result he formulated the famous and well-known Three Laws of Motion, which looked to explain the effect of gravity on falling objects and how objects react with each other. To explain his theories of motion and gravity, Newton came up with calculus, which provided a method to find the change in an objects position and velocity with respect to time. Furthermore, Newton studied a vast amount of work by past prominent mathematicians. Through his extensive research and brilliance he realized that the earlier approaches to finding tangents to curves and to find the area under curves were actually inverse operations of each other and through seeing this relation, he formed the basis of calculus to answer his thoughts about the natural world. Differential calculus was one of his most important findings and is described by the Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia as providing a, “method of finding the slope of the tangent to a curve at a certain point; related rates of change, such as the rate at which the area of a circle increases (in square feet per minute) in terms of the radius (in feet) and the rate at which the
Hence, I decided to explore the connection between integration and integrals (calculus) and work, forces, and energy (physics) and attempt to illustrate how integrals are used to come to conclusions about these physics concepts, as well as, on a more personal note, further my understanding of these concepts and connect my knowledge from two different IB classes. To summarize, the aim of this exploration is to explain work, elastic energy, and kinetic energy through integration and reflect on any knowledge that I
The existence of historical resources for calculus is rather limited, as observed from personal experience, as is the knowledge of its own individuality outside of using its standard equations. From your own writings, it appears you have similar experiences, ones that are memorable to you, as both math researcher and professor. The concept of modern calculus is one approached as a tool which is to be utilized under the limitations of scientific or algebraic uses. However, in you showing the subject with its importance in the infinite, and in introducing math as more physically applicable, (naming it such that "the world is numbers") creates not only a more distinctly philosophical epithet for calculus, but also expresses how unique it is. In
From the period of 1145AD – the late 16th century, many mathematicians developed on algebraic concepts. However, it was not until the 1680’s that the most remarkable discoveries were made using algebra. Sir Isaac Newton was a very famous mathematician, English physicist, astronomer, philosopher, and alchemist. During his period of study, he used algebra to describe universal gravitation, develop the laws of motion, found orbits of the planets to be elliptical, discovered that light was made of particles, discovered the rate of cooling objects, and the binomial theorem. His most important works were the development of calculus. However, Newton did not work alone on creating the
Accordingly, from the beginning of infinity history, from the Greeks, into the works of Newton, Plato, Aristotle, Galileo and Cantor’s ultimate discovery of the actual infinite. Starting from the beginning of the “What” is Infinity, not just a number, but can ultimately be anything that can be compared in a one to one correspondence without counting. Moreover, the “How” is infinity used in mathematics, encompassing most areas of modern mathematical fields, religion and physical infinities. Specifically, surrounding the areas of space, time, Metaphysics, Calculus, and Fractals. Then finally, ending with the “Now” of Infinity used in three distinct genres. That being mathematics, physical and the third metaphysical infinities. For instance, mathematically using set theory, or counting numbers. Physically, utilized in the occupations of Cosmology and Physics. Metaphysically searching for the ultimate possibilities of the One or a God of choice. These sections, What, How, and Now of Infinity have brought up many areas to continue studying and to reflect on that constant discovery of infinity. Since the essence of the word, infinity means endlessness, limitlessness or boundlessness. Leaving the research and discovery of infinity into the same state of the
A differential equation is an equation which consists of derivatives or differentials of one or more dependent variables with respect to one or more independent variables (Abell & Braselton, 1996). Differential equation generally can be classified into two, which are ordinary differential equation and partial differential equation. If a differential equation consists of ordinary derivation of one dependent variable with respect to only one independent variable, it is known as ordinary differential equation. Meanwhile, if a differential equation consists of partial derivative of one or more dependent variables with respect to more than one independent variable, it is known as partial differential equation.