Everyday calculus : discovering the hidden math all around us
By: Fernandez, Oscar E
Material type: BookPublisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2014.Description: x, 150 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780691157559; 0691157553Subject(s): Calculus -- Popular works | CalculusDDC classification: 515 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
A guide revealing how calculus can be hidden behind everyday events; discusses over fifty familiar events and activities demonstrating that calculus can be used to explore practically any aspect of life, including the most effective number of hours to sleep, and the fastest route to get to work.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 515 FE EV (Browse shelf) | Available | T0010915 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-148) and index.
A guide revealing how calculus can be hidden behind everyday events; discusses over fifty familiar events and activities demonstrating that calculus can be used to explore practically any aspect of life, including the most effective number of hours to sleep, and the fastest route to get to work.
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