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Calculus for the Practical Man - Softcover

Thompson, J E

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9781406756722: Calculus for the Practical Man
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1406756725 ISBN 13: 9781406756722
Publisher: Thompson Press, 2007

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to calculus featuring practice questions and exercises to help people improve their understanding of the mathematical study of change.

First published in 1945, this edition of J. E. Thompson's Calculus for the Practical Man is the ideal simple guide for those who are studying physics or mathematical courses at university, or for those who wish to brush up on the calculus they learnt while in higher education. Each chapter features illustrated examples of solved problems, and there are practice exercises for the reader to try at the end of each section.

The contents of this volume includes:
    - Fundamental Ideas. Rates and Differentials
    - Functions and Derivatives
    - Differentials of Algebraic Functions
    - Use of Rates and Differentials in Solving Problems
    - Differentials of Trigonometric Functions
    - Velocity, Acceleration and Derivatives
    - Interpretation of Functions and Derivatives by Means of Graphs
    - Maximum and Minimum Values
    - Problems in Maxima and Minima
    - Differentials of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

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Publisher
Thompson Press
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1406756725
ISBN 13 
9781406756722
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
360
Rating
  • 4.41 out of 5 stars
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