what is calculus?

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what is calculus?

mathslover · Answer

The branch of mathematics that deals with the finding and properties of derivatives and integrals of functions, by methods originally based on the summation of infinitesimal differences. The two main types are differential calculus and integral calculus

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mathslover · Answer

it doesn't have more to explain .. 
so you got what i meant to say @Ravi2 ?

anonymous · Answer

Study of change

anonymous · Answer

why and how it necessary for engineering fields,when the major subjects having engg: its own??

anonymous · Answer

@ labniz..

anonymous · Answer

a lot of engineering formula has derivatives in them; for example RLC circuit

anonymous · Answer

@ mathslover

anonymous · Answer

why it nacessary in electrical engg: field?

anonymous · Answer

look up formula used in circuits

mathslover · Answer

http://www.electrical.com/calculus-for-electrical-engineering/

unklerhaukus · Answer

calculus is simply a method of counting infinitesimal pieces

anonymous · Answer

@ labniz.... it is not only on the basis of circuits but in our daily life???

anonymous · Answer

no,you don't need calculus in your daily life

anonymous · Answer

why? nd how?

anonymous · Answer

@ UnkleRhaukus.......yeah...but...

unklerhaukus · Answer

a curve can be brocken into lots of small straight infinitesimal  pieces