Taylor Exansion Series Derivation

In summary, the conversation discusses the advantages of using PDF files over Microsoft Word for mathematical derivations. The speaker recommends using LaTeX to create PDFs as it is a more reliable and professional option. They also mention alternative software, such as LibreOffice and OpenOffice, that can open Word documents.
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My derivation of Taylor expansion. Hope someone struggling with it gets use!
 

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That is a "Microsoft Word" file. Only people who have Microsoft Word on their computers can open it.
 
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Hope this helps someone!
 

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LibreOffice and (probably) OpenOffice can open it as well.
PDF would be more portable, however.

Edit: I merged your other thread into this one.
 
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mfb said:
LibreOffice and (probably) OpenOffice can open it as well.
PDF would be more portable, however.

As a mathematician, I am forced to hate word documents.
 
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micromass said:
As a mathematician, I am forced to hate word documents.
What would be better?
 
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1. What is the Taylor Expansion Series Derivation?

The Taylor Expansion Series Derivation is a mathematical process used to approximate a function as an infinite sum of polynomials. It allows us to represent a complicated function with a simpler one, making it easier to analyze and solve problems.

2. What is the purpose of the Taylor Expansion Series Derivation?

The purpose of the Taylor Expansion Series Derivation is to approximate a function with a simpler one, making it easier to analyze and solve problems. It is commonly used in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.

3. How is the Taylor Expansion Series Derivation calculated?

The Taylor Expansion Series Derivation is calculated by taking the derivatives of a function at a specific point and using these values to create a series of polynomials. The series is then added together to approximate the original function at that point.

4. What is the difference between Taylor Expansion Series Derivation and Taylor Series?

The Taylor Expansion Series Derivation and Taylor Series are often used interchangeably, but there is a slight difference between the two. The Taylor Series is the infinite sum of polynomials used to approximate a function, while the Taylor Expansion Series Derivation is the process of finding those polynomials through differentiation.

5. What are the applications of Taylor Expansion Series Derivation?

The Taylor Expansion Series Derivation has many practical applications in various fields. It is used in physics to approximate the motion of objects, in engineering to model complex systems, and in finance to analyze financial data. It is also used in computer science to improve the accuracy and efficiency of algorithms.

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