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| ID | 360 |
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| First Name | Irvin R. |
| Last Name | Hentzel |
| Institution | Iowa State University |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Calculus Bloopers I Have Made |
| Abstract | There are "simplifying assumptions" used in First Year Calculus which have become so ingrained in my teaching that I never give them a second thought. I examine the following statements as they are often presented in Calculus Books and show inconsistencies which are often overlooked. (1) Work = Integral F ds (2) For a force to move an object in a certain direction, there must be a component of the force in that direction. (3) Acceleration normal to the direction of motion changes the direction, but leaves the speed unchanged. (4) The Bernoulli Principle: the greater the velocity, the lower the pressure. (5) Neglecting air resistance in earth's gravity, all things fall at the same rate. (6) The Proof of Rolle's Theorem. |
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| Suitable for undergraduates? | Y |
| Day Preference | SaturdayStrong |
| Computer Needed? | N |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
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| Date Submitted | 09/18/2013 |
| Year | 2013 |