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The sine of an angle in a right triangle is always equal to the cosine of its complementary angle.
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The Pythagorean identity is sin^2(A) + cos^2(A) = 0.
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Trigonometry is only used in navigation and physics.
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Study Notes
Calculus
Definition
- Branch of mathematics that deals with the study of continuous change
- Developed by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century
Two Main Branches
- Differential Calculus: studies rates of change and slopes of curves
- Integral Calculus: studies accumulation of quantities
Key Concepts
- Limits: the value that a function approaches as the input gets arbitrarily close to a certain point
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Derivatives: measures the rate of change of a function with respect to its input
- Geometric Interpretation: the slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at a point
- Physical Interpretation: the rate at which a quantity changes over time
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Integrals: measures the accumulation of a function over a given interval
- Definite Integral: the area between a function and the x-axis over a specified interval
- Indefinite Integral: the antiderivative of a function, which can be used to compute definite integrals
Rules and Theorems
- Power Rule: if f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = nx^(n-1)
- Product Rule: if f(x) = u(x)v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)
- Chain Rule: if f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x)
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: relates the derivative of an antiderivative to the original function
Applications
- Optimization: finding the maximum or minimum of a function
- Physics: modeling the motion of objects, including the acceleration and velocity of particles and the curvature of space-time
- Economics: modeling the behavior of economic systems, including the optimization of profit and the behavior of markets
Calculus
Definition and History
- Calculus is a branch of mathematics that studies continuous change
- Developed by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century
Two Main Branches
- Differential Calculus: studies rates of change and slopes of curves
- Integral Calculus: studies accumulation of quantities
Key Concepts in Differential Calculus
- Limits: the value that a function approaches as the input gets arbitrarily close to a certain point
- Derivatives: measure the rate of change of a function with respect to its input
- Geometric Interpretation: the slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at a point
- Physical Interpretation: the rate at which a quantity changes over time
Key Concepts in Integral Calculus
- Integrals: measure the accumulation of a function over a given interval
- Definite Integral: the area between a function and the x-axis over a specified interval
- Indefinite Integral: the antiderivative of a function, which can be used to compute definite integrals
Rules and Theorems in Differential Calculus
- Power Rule: if f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = nx^(n-1)
- Product Rule: if f(x) = u(x)v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)
- Chain Rule: if f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x)
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Relates the derivative of an antiderivative to the original function
Applications of Calculus
- Optimization: finding the maximum or minimum of a function
- Physics: modeling the motion of objects, including the acceleration and velocity of particles and the curvature of space-time
- Economics: modeling the behavior of economic systems, including the optimization of profit and the behavior of markets
Trigonometry
Introduction
- Trigonometry is the study of relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.
Angles and Triangles
- Angles are measured in degrees, radians, or gradians.
- A right triangle is a triangle with one right angle (90°).
Trigonometric Ratios
Basic Trigonometric Ratios
- Sine (sin) is the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse.
- Cosine (cos) is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse.
- Tangent (tan) is the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side.
- Cotangent (cot) is the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side.
- Secant (sec) is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side.
- Cosecant (csc) is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite side.
Trigonometric Identities
Pythagorean Identity
- sin^2(A) + cos^2(A) = 1 is a fundamental identity in trigonometry.
Sum and Difference Identities
- sin(A + B) = sin(A)cos(B) + cos(A)sin(B) is a sum identity.
- cos(A + B) = cos(A)cos(B) - sin(A)sin(B) is a difference identity.
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Sine and Cosine Waves
- A sine wave is a periodic wave with a maximum amplitude of 1 and a minimum amplitude of -1.
- A cosine wave is a periodic wave with a maximum amplitude of 1 and a minimum amplitude of -1, shifted 90° from the sine wave.
Solving Triangles
Law of Sines
- a / sin(A) = b / sin(B) = c / sin(C) is used to solve triangles.
Law of Cosines
- a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc * cos(A) is used to solve triangles and find the third side.
Applications of Trigonometry
Real-World Applications
- Navigation uses trigonometry to calculate distances and directions using triangulation.
- Physics models periodic motion, such as sound waves and light waves, using trigonometry.
- Engineering uses trigonometry to calculate stresses and strains in structures.
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An introduction to calculus, a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of continuous change. Learn about its history, two main branches, and key concepts.
