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Authors :
Flores, Luis
Flores, Alfinio
Source :
Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. Dec2006, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p358-362. 5p. 4 Diagrams, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2006

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