MAT2 REFLECTIONS ON WEEK 3 AND PREVIEW OF WORK TO COME
In week 3 we did parametric differentiation. Applications are turning points and equations of tangents/normals. We could also just ask you to perform the fist and second derivative. Make sure you recognize products or chains in the parametric functions. We did some other applications of differentiation during week 4. You need to be able to optimize area, volume etc. Solving problems with velocity and acceleration should be mastered here. Maclaurin's series fits here and you should be able to expand the series of a given function.
We are also writing class test 3 during this week. After the test I will introduce integration starting with revision of the work done in Mat1.
In week 5 (on Monday) we will continue with integration. On Wednesday you will receive your marked assignments back as well as the marked class test 3 from a visiting lecturer. On Thursday you will continue with integration with a visiting lecturer. On Friday I am back and we will be in the Lab. Do not even think of staying away, the introduction of integration is crucially important and role call will be done every day.
Regards, Dr L
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