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Duke University

Duke University: Web Feats Ii: Free Donuts

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent interactive site which walks the student through the process of finding the maximum volume for a box given the length and width of a piece of cardboard. The site poses numerous multiple choice questions for the...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Air Resistance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use the TI-89 to investigate the effect of air resistance on a free-falling object. Examples in the activity use calculator screenprints and keystroke instructions to demonstrate the use of the calculator to solve these problems....
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Force Due to Liquid Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples are provided to demonstrate how integrals are used to determine the amount of force liquid produces. The solutions are included, but hidden so students can work the problem independently.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Differential Equations & Rl Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
Use differential equations to solve problems dealing with series RL circuits. Examples help you practice the application.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Differential Equations & Rc Circuits

For Students 9th - 10th
Differential equations are applied in solving problems involving electricity and RC circuits. Several examples are provided to allow you to practice applying the concept.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Even Crash Test Dummies Use Calculus

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the average value of a function, the severity of injury in crashes can be determined with integral calculus. The mini lessons reveal data that shows why it's in your best interest to wear a seat belt.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Applications of Volumes by Integration

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Two demonstrations of using integrals to find volume are presented. Detailed solutions are provided to help understand the process.