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Which branch of calculus concerns instantaneous rates of change and the slopes of curves?
Which branch of calculus concerns instantaneous rates of change and the slopes of curves?
- Integral calculus
- Geometry
- Differential calculus (correct)
- Algebra
Which branch of calculus concerns accumulation of quantities and areas under or between curves?
Which branch of calculus concerns accumulation of quantities and areas under or between curves?
- Differential calculus
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Integral calculus (correct)
What do differential calculus and integral calculus have in common?
What do differential calculus and integral calculus have in common?
- They both study shape
- They both study generalizations of arithmetic operations
- They are unrelated branches of mathematics
- They are related to each other by the fundamental theorem of calculus (correct)
Who independently developed infinitesimal calculus in the late 17th century?
Who independently developed infinitesimal calculus in the late 17th century?
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What are some of the widespread uses of calculus today?
What are some of the widespread uses of calculus today?
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Calculus Overview
- Differential calculus concerns instantaneous rates of change and the slopes of curves.
- Integral calculus concerns accumulation of quantities and areas under or between curves.
Founders of Calculus
- Sir Isaac Newton and German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz independently developed infinitesimal calculus in the late 17th century.
Commonality of Calculus Branches
- Differential calculus and integral calculus have in common the concept of limits, which is the foundation of calculus.
Applications of Calculus
- Calculus has widespread uses in various fields, including physics, engineering, economics, and computer science, among others.
- It is used to model and analyze complex phenomena, optimize functions, and make predictions.
- Calculus is essential in understanding and dealing with problems that involve change, motion, and optimization.
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