Support · Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus to mechanics
Support Derive v² = n²(A² - (x - c)²) for a particle moving in simple harmonic motion according to x¨ = (- n)²(x - c), where A is the amplitude
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Graph the function Q = P + Ae^(kt), where k > 0 and k and A > 0 and A, with and without graphing applications, and identify any asymptotes
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Further applications of calculus Draft mapping
- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Solve first order differential equations of the form dy/dx = f(x)
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Form a slope field for a first order differential equation using graphing applications
Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 12 · Further applications of calculus Draft mapping
- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.