Calculus of Trigonometry

From conversations with Sue VanHattum about deriving the derivative of sine or cosine with infinitesimals. See: [url]http://thephysicsvirtuosi.com/posts/trigonometric-derivatives.html[/url] Adjust point B to change d(alpha), the change in angle alpha. Compare the change in sine and cosine to the change in angle. As B gets closer, do the approximations get better?

 

John Golden

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
calculus  cosine  derivative  infinitesimals  sine  trigonometry 
Target Group (Age)
16 – 19+
Language
English
 
 
 
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