Calculus

Calculus

Calculus is the mathmatical study of change. Calculus has two branches, differential calculus and integral calculus.

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curve

Mathematics; Calculus

Any path, curved or straight, closed or open, is referred as a curve in calculus. A curve can be on a two-dimensional plane, in three- or n-dimensional space. Lines, circles, arcs, parabolas, ...

intercept form

Mathematics; Calculus

The intercept form for the equation of a line is x/a + y/b =; 1, where the line has its x -intercept (the place where the line crosses the x -axis) at the point ( a ,0) and its y -intercept ...

disk method

Mathematics; Calculus

A method for finding the volume of a solid of revolution. This disk method is a specific application of volume by parallel cross-sections.

washer method

Mathematics; Calculus

A method for finding the volume of a solid of revolution. The washer method is a generalized version of the disk method. Both the washer and disk methods are example of volume by parallel ...