What's the difference between the normal Calculus and AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC? Would that in anyway be helpful in Computer programming for future reference ?

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anonymous · Answer

I don't think any of it would be that useful for computer programming [though I may be wrong about that], unless you're programming a CAS that deals with Calculus functions [Computer Algebra System]. In Calculus, you will learn about rates of change [infinitesimally small increments lead to derivatives] as slopes of tangent lines, and calculating the area under a curve with summations [and once again, infinitesimally small increments lead to the integral]. In BC, you will also learn about something called the Taylor Series, which is essentially how they program certain functions [like e^x and trig functions] into the calculator. Any questions?

anonymous · Answer

Glad I could help! Good luck in your Calculus! :D