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I'm thinking of applying for a degree in engineering at university next year and was wondering, what is the most commonly used mathematics that you engineers everyday in your jobs?
Studiot said:Well the most common formula I have ever come across in engineering is
[tex]\frac{{{\rm{something}}\;{\rm{squared}}}}{{{\rm{twice}}\;{\rm{something}}\;{\rm{else}}}}[/tex]
This comes from expanding all sorts of more complicated formula in a series and taking the first term.
For example the deviation of a circular curve from a straight line is
[tex]\frac{{{\rm{length}}\;{\rm{along}}\;{\rm{tangent}}\;{\rm{squared}}}}{{{\rm{twice}}\;{\rm{radius}}}}[/tex]
There are many others
So I've got to say study series and how to sum them.
The most commonly used mathematics for engineers is calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
These mathematical concepts are important for engineers because they provide the necessary tools for analyzing and solving complex engineering problems.
Calculus is used for analyzing the rates of change and optimization of systems. Linear algebra is used for solving systems of equations and performing transformations in 3D space. Differential equations are used for modeling and analyzing dynamic systems.
Yes, it is essential for engineers to have a strong understanding of these mathematical concepts as they are the foundation for many engineering principles and techniques.
Yes, there are other mathematical concepts that are commonly used by engineers, such as statistics, probability, and numerical analysis. These concepts are often used in data analysis, risk assessment, and computer simulations.