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- Source :
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Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies . Dec2006, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p358-362. 5p. 4 Diagrams, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The idea of cutting out a curve while looking at the direction of cut of the scissors is used to explore concepts related to curves, tangents and derivatives, especially tangent line, concavity and points of inflection, curvature, and a curve as envelope of tangent lines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10511970
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23693966
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10511970608984158