Modelling the landing of a plane in a calculus lab |
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| Authors: | Antonio Morante |
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| Institution: | Facultad de Ciencias , Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí , Lat. Av. Salvador Nava s/n, CP 78290, San Luis Potosí (SLP) , México |
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| Abstract: | We exhibit a simple model of a plane landing that involves only basic concepts of differential calculus, so it is suitable for a first-year calculus lab. We use the computer algebra system Maxima and the interactive geometry software GeoGebra to do the computations and graphics. |
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| Keywords: | mathematical modelling calculus labs GeoGebra CAS Maxima |
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