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NCB Deposit # 15 Dr. David M. Strong |
Interactive Calculus using Java Applets
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This section . . .
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Trapezoidal Rule Simpson's Rule |
Definite Integral |
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Dr. Strong's calculus
materials supporting classroom instruction are very impressive.
IF YOU have the patience to first download a Java Applet, you, the
calculus viewer, are
in for a real treat. Once the free Java plug-in is
downloaded
to your computer there will be no need to repeat this process in the
future.
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Under "Choose Activity," select
which of four Calculus topics you wish to explore. Mean Value Theorem Newton's Method Numerical Approximation of Integrals Area of Integral
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Then select a function from the menu. You may also wish to enter a function from your homework in the blank cells. Dr. Strong has listed a large
number of options from his students' text. We chose the Mean Value Theorem. |
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We chose to begin by using the traditional parabola with a vertical shift of - 1. The options include............
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We then entered two points.
The slope of the tangent, or if
the case
maybe, the secant parallel to the tangent, is the same as the first
derivative. |
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Please note the "mean value" for the function between a = 2 and b = 3 was calculated by the software and appears on the screen. |
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The link to Dr. Strong's Site:
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