Calculus Concepts and Applications 2nd edition

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Paul A. Foerster
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  • Chapter 1: Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, and Integrals
    • 1.1: The Concept of Instantaneous Rate (2)
    • 1.2: Rate of Change by Equation, Graph, or Table (15)
    • 1.3: One Type of Integral of a Function (9)
    • 1.4: Definite Integrals by Trapezoids, from Equations and Data (8)
    • 1.5: Calculus Journal
    • 1.6: Chapter Review and Test (9)

  • Chapter 2: Properties of Limits
    • 2.1: Numerical Approach to the Definition of Limit
    • 2.2: Graphical and Algebraic Approaches to the Definition of Limit (14)
    • 2.3: The Limit Theorem (12)
    • 2.4: Continuity and Discontinuity (23)
    • 2.5: Limits Involving Infinity (9)
    • 2.6: The Intermediate Value Theorem and Its Consequences (10)
    • 2.7: Chapter Review and Test (19)

  • Chapter 3: Derivatives, Antiderivatives, and Indefinite Integrals
    • 3.1: Graphical Interpretation of Derivative
    • 3.2: Difference Quotients and One Definition of Derivative (13)
    • 3.3: Derivative Functions, Numerically and Graphically (10)
    • 3.4: Derivative of the Power Function and Another Definition of Derivative (20)
    • 3.5: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration (6)
    • 3.6: Introduction to Sine, Cosine, and Composite Functions (4)
    • 3.7: Derivatives of Composite Functions—The Chain Rule (30)
    • 3.8: Proof and Application of Sine and Cosine Derivatives (4)
    • 3.9: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (30)
    • 3.10: Chapter Review and Test (30)

  • Chapter 4: Products, Quotients, and Parametric Functions
    • 4.1: Combinations of Two Functions
    • 4.2: Derivative of a Product of Two Functions (18)
    • 4.3: Derivative of a Quotient of Two Functions (17)
    • 4.4: Derivatives of the Other Trigonometric Functions (18)
    • 4.5: Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions (16)
    • 4.6: Differentiability and Continuity (17)
    • 4.7: Derivatives of a Parametric Function
    • 4.8: Graphs and Derivatives of Implicit Relations (27)
    • 4.9: Related Rates (12)
    • 4.10: Chapter Review and Test (24)

  • Chapter 5: Definite and Indefinite Integrals
    • 5.1: A Definite Integral Problem
    • 5.2: Linear Approximations and Differentials (22)
    • 5.3: Formal Definition of Antiderivative and Indefinite Integral (37)
    • 5.4: Riemann Sums and the Definition of Definite Integral (6)
    • 5.5: The Mean Value Theorem and Rolle's Theorem (21)
    • 5.6: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (4)
    • 5.7: Definite Integral Properties and Practice (20)
    • 5.8: Definite Integrals Applied to Area and Other Problems (16)
    • 5.9: Volume of a Solid by Plane Slicing (20)
    • 5.10: Definite Integrals Numerically by Grapher and by Simpson's Rule (8)
    • 5.11: Chapter Review and Test (27)

  • Chapter 6: The Calculus of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • 6.1: Integral of the Reciprocal Function: A Population Growth Problem
    • 6.2: Antiderivative of the Reciprocal Function and Another Form of the Fundamental Theorem (33)
    • 6.3: The Uniqueness Theorem and Properties of Logarithmic Functions (14)
    • 6.4: The Number e, Exponential Functions, and Logarithmic Differentiation (34)
    • 6.5: Limits of Indeterminate Forms: l'Hospital's Rule (19)
    • 6.6: Derivative and Integral Practice for Transcendental Functions (90)
    • 6.7: Chapter Review and Test (22)
    • 6.8: Cumulative Review: Chapters 1–6

  • Chapter 7: The Calculus of Growth and Decay
    • 7.1: Direct Proportion Property of Exponential Functions
    • 7.2: Exponential Growth and Decay (8)
    • 7.3: Other Differential Equations for Real-World Applications (4)
    • 7.4: Graphical Solution of Differential Equations by Using Slope Fields (13)
    • 7.5: Numerical Solution of Differential Equations by Using Euler's Method (11)
    • 7.6: The Logistic Function, and Predator-Prey Population Problems (11)
    • 7.7: Chapter Review and Test (8)
    • 7.8: Cumulative Review: Chapters 1–7

  • Chapter 8: The Calculus of Plane and Solid Figures
    • 8.1: Cubic Functions and Their Derivatives
    • 8.2: Critical Points and Points of Inflection (28)
    • 8.3: Maxima and Minima in Plane and Solid Figures (13)
    • 8.4: Volume of a Solid of Revolution by Cylindrical Shells (9)
    • 8.5: Length of a Plane Curve—Arc Length (14)
    • 8.6: Area of a Surface of Revolution (8)
    • 8.7: Lengths and Areas for Polar Coordinates (9)
    • 8.8: Chapter Review and Test (29)

  • Chapter 9: Algebraic Calculus Techniques for the Elementary Functions
    • 9.1: Introduction to the Integral of a Product of Two Functions
    • 9.2: Integration by Parts—A Way to Integrate Products (6)
    • 9.3: Rapid Repeated Integration by Parts (26)
    • 9.4: Reduction Formulas and Computer Algebra Systems (12)
    • 9.5: Integrating Special Powers of Trigonometric Functions (18)
    • 9.6: Integration by Trigonometric Substitution (25)
    • 9.7: Integration of Rational Functions by Partial Fractions (13)
    • 9.8: Integrals of the Inverse Trigonometric Functions (5)
    • 9.9: Calculus of the Hyperbolic and Inverse Hyperbolic Functions (19)
    • 9.10: Improper Integrals (14)
    • 9.11: Miscellaneous Integrals and Derivatives (48)
    • 9.12: Integrals in Journal
    • 9.13: Chapter Review and Test (50)

  • Chapter 10: The Calculus of Motion—Averages, Extremes, and Vectors
    • 10.1: Introduction to Distance and Displacement for Motion Along a Line
    • 10.2: Distance, Displacement, and Acceleration for Linear Motion (8)
    • 10.3: Average Value Problems in Motion and Elsewhere (10)
    • 10.4: Minimal Path Problems (7)
    • 10.5: Maximum and Minimum Problems in Motion and Elsewhere (9)
    • 10.6: Vector Functions for Motion in a Plane (9)
    • 10.7: Chapter Review and Test (12)

  • Chapter 11: The Calculus of Variable-Factor Products
    • 11.1: Review of Work—Force Times Displacement
    • 11.2: Work Done by a Variable Force (6)
    • 11.3: Mass of a Variable-Density Object (7)
    • 11.4: Moments, Centroids, Center of Mass, and the Theorem of Pappus (8)
    • 11.5: Force Exerted by a Variable Pressure—Center of Pressure (4)
    • 11.6: Other Variable-Factor Products (10)
    • 11.7: Chapter Review and Test (8)

  • Chapter 12: The Calculus of Functions Defined by Power Series
    • 12.1: Introduction to Power Series
    • 12.2: Geometric Sequences and Series as Mathematical Models (5)
    • 12.3: Power Series for an Exponential Function (11)
    • 12.4: Power Series for Other Elementary Functions (4)
    • 12.5: Taylor and Maclaurin Series, and Operations on These Series (31)
    • 12.6: Interval of Convergence for a Series—The Ratio Technique (16)
    • 12.7: Convergence of Series at the Ends of the Convergence Interval (29)
    • 12.8: Error Analysis for Series—The Lagrange Error Bound (10)
    • 12.9: Chapter Review and Test (44)
    • 12.10: Cumulative Reviews


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Chapter 1: Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, and Integrals
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Chapter 2: Properties of Limits
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Chapter 3: Derivatives, Antiderivatives, and Indefinite Integrals
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Chapter 4: Products, Quotients, and Parametric Functions
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Chapter 5: Definite and Indefinite Integrals
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5.6 4 001 007 008 009
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Chapter 6: The Calculus of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Chapter 7: The Calculus of Growth and Decay
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Chapter 8: The Calculus of Plane and Solid Figures
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Chapter 9: Algebraic Calculus Techniques for the Elementary Functions
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Chapter 10: The Calculus of Motion—Averages, Extremes, and Vectors
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Chapter 11: The Calculus of Variable-Factor Products
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Chapter 12: The Calculus of Functions Defined by Power Series
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