Category: Class Recaps (Page 4 of 9)

Announcements/Schedule

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We reviewed exponential functions before stating the key fact: that the derivative of the (natural) exponential function e^x is just e^x!

We did a couple examples using this:

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We discussed the concept of average velocity, using data from the NYC Marathon to make some calculations. I also mentioned this essay about Usain Bolt and average velocities: “Usain Bolt’s Split Times and the Power of Calculus“. We then did some more examples from the “Chain Rule – Pt 2” WebWork:

Announcements

Quiz #4 on Wed Nov 6

Exam #2 will be on Wed Nov 13 (see 1st boardshot below).

WebWork: “Derivatives – Trigonmetric” and “Derivatives – Chain Rule – Part 2” due Wed Nov 6

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Examples from WebWork involving derivatives of trig functions: