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Join experts in discussion of calculus topics. This may include topics on Elementary functions, Calculating limits, derivatives and integrals. Optimization problems and Homework help is available.

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Undergrad Finding the Volume of a solid by integration

Apr 1, 2004 · Replies 8 · Apr 2, 2004

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Graduate Why is substituting for \int\frac{dx}{x^4+1} so difficult?

Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 8 · Apr 2, 2004

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Undergrad How Do You Solve ∫ln(x)dx?

Apr 1, 2004 · Replies 5 · Apr 1, 2004

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High School Trig Integration Help: What & How to Use Trig Substitutions

Mar 30, 2004 · Replies 13 · Mar 31, 2004

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Undergrad Does Sin(3x) = 3sinx have a provable limit at theta = 0?

Mar 30, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 30, 2004

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Undergrad What are the partial derivatives of the given functions with respect to x and y?

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 30, 2004

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Undergrad Taylor Polynomials: Approximating f(x) and f'(x)

Mar 30, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 30, 2004

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Graduate How can limits be exchanged without proof of validity?

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 24 · Mar 30, 2004

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Graduate Integral Problem: Compute f(0) Given f'', f(\pi)=1

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad Proving the Divergence of a Sequence

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 29, 2004

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High School Mastering Equations: Tips for Writing Mathematical Expressions with Tex

Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad Why is ln(5) the solution to e^x - 5e^{-x} = 4?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 18 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad Answer Curve Questions: Inflection, Peak, Differentiability

Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 13 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad Having problem with intergrate : _ _/ 4 / (x^2-2x-1)

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad How to Calculate the Work Needed to Pump Water Out of a Hemispherical Tank?

Mar 28, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 29, 2004

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Undergrad How Do You Calculate tan2B if sinB = -5/13?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 27, 2004

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Undergrad Finding the Limit of (1-cos(a*x))/x^2: How to Solve

Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 14 · Mar 26, 2004

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Undergrad Taylor Series for ln(x+1) at x=1

Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 26, 2004

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Graduate Surface Given By Parametric Equation

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 25, 2004

Replies: 5

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Undergrad The Golden Spiral - Calculating intersections with circles.

Mar 22, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 24, 2004

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Undergrad What Are the Max and Min Values of the Function f(x) = 1/3X^3 - 1/2^2 - 6x + 4?

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 24, 2004

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Graduate Parametric Surfaces and Their Areas

Mar 23, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 23, 2004

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Undergrad Need Help with Double Integral Problem?

Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 43 · Mar 23, 2004

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Graduate Is Continuous Function Rewritable as E(x)+ O(x)?

Mar 22, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 22, 2004

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Graduate Solving Weierstrass M Test Problem with Infinite Series

Mar 21, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 22, 2004

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High School Define derivative from 3 perspectives?

Mar 22, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 22, 2004

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High School Why is a function not differentiable at a point?

Mar 19, 2004 · Replies 29 · Mar 22, 2004

Replies: 29

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High School .Finding the Midpoint of y=x^2 (2 to 12, n=20)

Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 22, 2004

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High School Need a quick reference for math? Check out this PDF!

Mar 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 21, 2004

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Undergrad Calc Radius of Curvature & Center P(h,k) + Improper Integrals

Mar 20, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 21, 2004

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Object with circle, square, and triangle cross sections?

Mar 21, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 21, 2004

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Undergrad Understanding the Derivative at Point P(1,2) in f(x,y)

Mar 19, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 20, 2004

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Graduate Mastering Fourier Transform: Solving a Tricky Integral with Expert Tips

Mar 13, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2004

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Undergrad Help with Assignment Problems: Finding Derivatives

Mar 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 20, 2004

Replies: 2

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Undergrad Uncovering the Mystery of an Infinite Nail

Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 10

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High School Minimize Cost: Find Dimensions & Total Cost of Box w/ 16000cm^3 Volume

Mar 18, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 19, 2004

Replies: 8

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Undergrad Fun problem: ? x / (x^2 + 6x + 10) dx

Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 18, 2004

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Graduate Proving that a sequence is confined to a certain interval

Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 17, 2004

Replies: 4

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Graduate Integrating the Normal Distribution Curve

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 17, 2004

Replies: 7

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Undergrad Integrating 2x: Why Doesn't it Work?

Mar 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 17, 2004

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Graduate Proving Equality around r=0: Tips and Hints

Mar 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 16, 2004

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Undergrad Surface Area of y=(x)^1/2 Rotating About the x Axis

Mar 16, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 16, 2004

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Undergrad Help with Math Sine Homework in 10 Hours

Mar 15, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 15, 2004

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Undergrad Expand Polynomial Function with Roots & Degree: Step-by-Step Guide

Mar 11, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 15, 2004

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Undergrad Finding the Height of a Triangle Using Related Rates

Mar 15, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 15, 2004

Replies: 2

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Undergrad Why Are Mathematical Proofs So Confusing?

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 14, 2004

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Undergrad Should be easy but its been a while

Mar 14, 2004 · Replies 11 · Mar 14, 2004

Replies: 11

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Undergrad Integration By Substitution and Line Integrals

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 13, 2004

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High School Math Problem Help - Find Arctan of Square Root of 6

Mar 13, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 13, 2004

Replies: 4

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Undergrad Is x equal to 2 if (ln x) / x = (ln 2) / 2?

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 13, 2004

Replies: 7

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Undergrad Calculating dA for Moment of Inertia of a Circle

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 8

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Graduate Integral of Tangent: Alterations and Proofs

Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 8

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Graduate The Correct Arc Length Formula for Finding a Function F(x)

Mar 10, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 7

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High School Who uses calculus in their careers

Mar 11, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 3

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A Companion to Analysis , by Tom Korner

Dec 26, 2003 · Replies 8 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 8

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Graduate How to prove a sequence converges linearly or quadractically?

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 11, 2004

Replies: 4

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High School Proving Trigonometric Identities: Solving Challenging Pre-Calculus Problems

Mar 9, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 3

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Undergrad Finding the Equation of a Parabola with a Given Focus and Directrix

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 16 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 16

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Undergrad Integrating a Fraction with a Quadratic Denominator Raised to a Power

Feb 29, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 2

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Undergrad Integration of rational functions

Mar 6, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 8

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Graduate Find the Radius of a Cylinder Inside a Hemisphere with Multiple Integration

Feb 28, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 6, 2004

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Undergrad Why is the Archimedian Property used?

Feb 28, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 6, 2004

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Undergrad Mastering Riemann Sums: How to Estimate Area Under a Curve with Ease

Mar 6, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 6, 2004

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Undergrad How Can I Prove the Convergence of a Fraction with Large Exponents?

Mar 5, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 5, 2004

Replies: 2

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Undergrad How is the distance between a line and a circle calculated?

Mar 1, 2004 · Replies 15 · Mar 5, 2004

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Graduate Proof: Sup of V < 0 on Compact Set in Rn

Mar 4, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 5, 2004

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Graduate How would you prove this little inequality?

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 3, 2004

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Undergrad Finding Center of Mass and Moment of Inertia for a Hemispherical Shell

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 3, 2004

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Undergrad Comparison Theorem for integrals

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 2

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Undergrad Calculate Pi Faster: Using Arcsin(1/√2)

Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 21 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 21

Views: 5K

Graduate Solving the Doomsday Equation: Initial Conditions, Finite Time & Rabbit Warrens

Feb 22, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 13K

Undergrad How the heck do I integrate sin(1/x) ?

Feb 18, 2004 · Replies 20 · Mar 1, 2004

Replies: 20

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Undergrad Taylor series with partial derivatives

Feb 28, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 29, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 9K

Graduate How Do You Solve Complex Parametrization Problems in Mathematics?

Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 29, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 11K

Undergrad Is Center of Mass Relevant in Calculating Solid Angle of a Disk?

Feb 27, 2004 · Replies 3 · Feb 28, 2004

Replies: 3

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Undergrad Finding Volume by Revolving Curves: Troubleshooting the Washer Method

Feb 18, 2004 · Replies 10 · Feb 25, 2004

Replies: 10

Views: 9K

Undergrad How Do You Calculate the Center of Mass and Moment of Inertia for a Cone?

Feb 24, 2004 · Replies 3 · Feb 25, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 8K

Undergrad Inverse Square Law & Energy Dispersion - Question Explained

Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 23, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 7K

Undergrad How do I find the length of an arc curve from (1,1) to (2,2sqrt2)?

Feb 22, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 22, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 8K

Undergrad AP Calculus BC Test Prep: Solving f(-x)=f(x) Problem | Ryan

Feb 21, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 21, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 11K

Graduate Showing that 2 functions are equal to each other

Feb 21, 2004 · Replies 6 · Feb 21, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 8K

Undergrad How Do You Reparameterize a Curve with Respect to Arc Length?

Feb 14, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 21, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

How is l'Hospital's name pronounced?

Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 9 · Feb 20, 2004

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Undergrad Does L'Hopital's Rule Apply to This Limit Problem?

Feb 17, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 20, 2004

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Undergrad How do I find the moment of inertia for shapes with uniform density?

Feb 20, 2004 · Replies 3 · Feb 20, 2004

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Undergrad What is the half-life of radon-222?

Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 20, 2004

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Graduate What is Meant by 'Outer' Differentiation in Vector Potential?

Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 3 · Feb 20, 2004

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Graduate Solving f'(0): Integral of x^-2 (x-5)^-5 f(x) dx

Feb 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 20, 2004

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Graduate How to Integrate ln(sin x) using Euler's Identity?

Feb 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 19, 2004

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Undergrad How Do You Factor the Denominator of a Rational Function for Partial Fractions?

Feb 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 18, 2004

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Undergrad Evaluating Divergence Thm: V, S & Verify for x^2+y^2+z^2=1

Feb 17, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 18, 2004

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Undergrad How to tell if a function is differentiable or not

Feb 13, 2004 · Replies 26 · Feb 16, 2004

Replies: 26

Views: 19K

Undergrad Convert space curve to cartesian

Feb 14, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 15, 2004

Replies: 4

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Undergrad Integragtion Problem with Substitution

Feb 12, 2004 · Replies 27 · Feb 14, 2004

Replies: 27

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Graduate Help With Number 2: Differiate Electromagnetic Field

Feb 6, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 14, 2004

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Graduate Fourier Analysis: Function's Period & Its Relation to n

Feb 13, 2004 · Replies 11 · Feb 14, 2004

Replies: 11

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Undergrad Learn Calculus Independently: Advice for Keith

Feb 4, 2004 · Replies 18 · Feb 12, 2004

Replies: 18

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Undergrad Change of variables - transformations

Feb 10, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 11, 2004

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Undergrad Onto and one-to-one composite functions

Feb 7, 2004 · Replies 10 · Feb 10, 2004

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Graduate Expressing Hyperboloid as Parametric Function & Tangent Plane

Feb 8, 2004 · Replies 6 · Feb 10, 2004

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Calculus is a branch of mathematics that focuses on the study of continuous change and motion.

It comprises two primary branches: differential calculus, which examines rates of change and slopes of curves, and integral calculus, which deals with accumulation and the calculation of areas under curves. Developed independently by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century, calculus has become a fundamental tool in various scientific and engineering disciplines.

It provides a powerful framework for analyzing and modeling dynamic processes, such as motion, growth, and decay, and forms the basis for understanding concepts like derivatives and integrals, essential for advanced mathematical and scientific studies.

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