Real-World Applications (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Quizzes
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What are the two main components of calculus?
What are the two main components of calculus?
Differentiation and integration
Which two mathematicians independently developed calculus?
Which two mathematicians independently developed calculus?
Newton and Leibniz
In which century did calculus begin?
In which century did calculus begin?
17th century
What does differentiation find?
What does differentiation find?
Rates of change
What is differentiation used for?
What is differentiation used for?
Maximising or minimising quantities
How do solar plants use differentiation?
How do solar plants use differentiation?
To position mirrors for maximum efficiency
How do forensic scientists use differentiation?
How do forensic scientists use differentiation?
Estimating time of death
How does An Garda Síochána use differentiation principles?
How does An Garda Síochána use differentiation principles?
Radar technology to catch speeders
What is integration?
What is integration?
The reverse of differentiation
What do car manufacturers evaluate using integration?
What do car manufacturers evaluate using integration?
Head Injury Criterion
How does Google use integration?
How does Google use integration?
Calculating a speed index for pages
Who further developed difference equations in the 1870s?
Who further developed difference equations in the 1870s?
George Boole
How do medical professionals use difference equations?
How do medical professionals use difference equations?
Determining safe medication dosages