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Undergrad What is the benefit of differentiation under the integral sign?
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Graduate Maximization problem using Euler Lagrange
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MHB How do you evaluate the spherical coordinate integral at 244.15.7.24?
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MHB True or False Integral Calculus Question #3
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MHB True or False Integral Calculus Question #2
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MHB True or False Integral Calculus Question #1
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MHB Differentiation with square roots
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Undergrad Euler’s approach to variational calculus
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High School Need some help with understanding linear approximations
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MHB What is the difference between ln 4 and log 4?
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MHB Evaluate the spherical coordinate integrals
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Undergrad Looking for additional material about limits and distributions
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MHB 17.7.07 other orders usually work well and are occasionally easier to evaluate
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MHB Is Understanding Calculus Derivatives Really That Difficult?
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MHB Can someone please explain why marks were taken off in this limit question
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MHB Integration by parts, Partial fraction expansion, Improper Integrals
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MHB How to find volume of cone+hemisphere on the cone using spherical coordinate
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Graduate Differential operator, inverse thereof
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MHB Who can give me a hint of how to calculate this integral,Thanks
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Graduate Angular Moment Operator Vector Identity Question
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Undergrad Solving Integral for All n≥2 | Evans PDE's (Page 48)
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MHB Differentiation / Integration Help
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Undergrad Derivative and Parameterisation of a Contour Integral
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MHB How to calculate this type of integral
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MHB Fundamental theorem of calculus and more....
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Undergrad Why does this concavity function not work for this polar fun
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Undergrad A question regarding Logistic population model
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Graduate Maximization Problem: Double Int. w/ C not Dependent on Integrals
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Undergrad Can you simplify this integral or do you need more background knowledge?
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MHB 244.T.15.5.11 Evaluate the triple integral
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MHB What is the value of the triple integral 15.4.08?
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Undergrad How Do You Prove the Limit of a Riemann Summation Integral?
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MHB Up 244.14.4.26: Plotting $r^7$ Integrals
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Undergrad Euler Lagrange formula with higher derivatives
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MHB 244.14.4.8 Describe the given region in polar coordinates
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Undergrad N-th dimensional Riemann integral
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Undergrad Derivative of infinitesimal value
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Undergrad Can i find this integral in a simpler way
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High School Product rule OR Partial differentiation
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Undergrad Loop Integral Form: Finding a Workable Solution without Regularization
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MHB How to Convert 1/(ft*°F) to 1/(m*°C)?
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Graduate Deducing the existence of a disconnected solution
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Undergrad Rate of change of area under curve f(x) = f(x)
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High School What's the derivative of sin^3(x+1) ^2?
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MHB Solving a system of multivariable equations
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MHB Is \(\nabla \times (f \nabla g) = \nabla f \times \nabla g\)?
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MHB Prove that dirichlet function is periodic
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High School Prove Limit Rule: Learn the Constant Concept
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Undergrad Differentials of order 2 or bigger that are equal to 0
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Undergrad Differentiation of sin function where's my mistake?
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Undergrad Function of 2 variables, max/min test, D=0 and linear dependence
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Radius of Curvature for Complex Curves?
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MHB Integral of Rational Exponential
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MHB Is Everything Correct in Applying Gauss's Theorem and Green's Identities?
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MHB 243.12.5.21 acute angle btw vectors
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MHB 12.5.4 Find parametric equations .
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Undergrad Solving Integration by Parts for Relativistic Kinetic Energy
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MHB What is the application of Gauss theorem on a pyramid?
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MHB Find a Sequence to Make lim(An/An+1)=∞
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MHB Prove limit with convergence tests
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MHB Calculate Limit of Series: Step-by-Step Guide
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Undergrad Question about the Dirac delta function
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MHB Find the value for calculate percentage
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Undergrad Integrate translated gaussian function by change of variable
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Undergrad Drawing the contour with a branch cut
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MHB M2215b.14 Find the limiting velocity
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MHB M2215b.08 Find the volume of the solid (shell meithod)
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MHB Calculate integral using Stokes Theorem
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MHB What is the length of a curve defined by a logarithmic function?
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High School Solve for x (natural log equation)
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MHB How to Find the Equation of a Plane Given Three Points?
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Undergrad Overcoming Struggles in Calculus 3
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Undergrad Understanding the Constant of Integration in RL Circuit Equations
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MHB How Do We Find the Parametrization σ?
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Undergrad Integral of e^(ikx^3): Write as Line Integral from 0 to $\infty$
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Graduate Bessel function, Generating function
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MHB Logarithmic Functions: Solving Questions & Finding Carrying Capacity
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MHB Area between the curve and x axis
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MHB 243.14.7.5 Find all local extreme values
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MHB 243.14.7.4 Find all local extreme values
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Undergrad Why can we WLOG derive Simpson's rule over interval -1 to 1
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MHB 243.13.01.19 For which path is the particle's speed constant
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MHB Angle b/w Velocity $\&$ Acceleration Vectors at $t=0$
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Undergrad Evaluating the integral in spherical coordinates - how to do it correctly?
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Undergrad Equality of two particular solutions of 2nd order linear ODE
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MHB Calculate directly the curve integrals
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MHB Checking the Orientation of an Integral on a Surface Bounded by a Sphere
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MHB Double integral Problem (with solution)
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MHB Power Series Convergence Assistance
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MHB Maximizing area of rectangular portion of athletic field
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MHB What is the value of the inverse derivative at x=f(a)?
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MHB Supremum and Infimum of Bounded Sets Multiplication
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MHB Temperature Profile Function: T(L) for 0-500 Depth
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MHB Double-Checking Maths Homework for a 100% Semester Grade
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MHB Solve for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ of $\ln(2xy)=e^{x+y}$
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MHB Definite integral of square root+cube root
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Undergrad Help with simplifying series of hyperbolic integrals
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MHB How Do You Calculate the Length of the Curve from $x=\ln{4}$ to $x=\ln{5}$?
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Graduate Integral of Dirac function from 0 to a.... value
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MHB How can the area of a conic surface be calculated in two different ways?
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