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| − | Calculus is the branch of mathematics that | + | Calculus is the branch of mathematics that is used to find the area of any geometric figure. It teaches how to measure the rate of change of [[functions]] and the area bounded by two or more [[functions]]. |
| − | + | [[Limit]]s and [[induction]] are heavily used in calculus, to find [[integral]]s and [[derivative]]s. Most of calculus is based on the concepts of [[integral]]s and [[derivative]]s. | |
| − | The use of calculus in pre-collegiate [[mathematics competitions]] | + | The use of calculus in pre-collegiate [[mathematics competitions]] is generally frowned upon. However, many [[physics]] [[competitions | physics competitions]] require it. |
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Revision as of 07:52, 22 June 2006
Calculus is the branch of mathematics that is used to find the area of any geometric figure. It teaches how to measure the rate of change of functions and the area bounded by two or more functions.
Limits and induction are heavily used in calculus, to find integrals and derivatives. Most of calculus is based on the concepts of integrals and derivatives.
The use of calculus in pre-collegiate mathematics competitions is generally frowned upon. However, many physics physics competitions require it.
