Re: TI-M: TIM:Stupid question(?)
[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Re: TI-M: TIM:Stupid question(?)
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there are any easier ways to
calculate the slope of a function at any given point than a derivative. They're
not THAT slow, even using an 86 to calculate the numerical approximation.
Eric Tollefson
CmdrERT01@yahoo.com
Rgdtad@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, first I am going to give you a little background. I am in pre-cal,
> and the engineering team at my school. My math teacher is already somewhat
> mad at me for distributing MATH programs of MY design in class, so I am
> almost afraid to ask her this.
> I know that this is a stupid question, but I was wondering how I could
> define a hill that could logically exist (e.g., not 1/x, but maybe a sin
> function) and then get the slope of that hill at any given point. I know
> about derivatives, but they are awfully slow and I am looking for something a
> bit faster.
> I am using a TI-86, and the purpose of this model is to design a 'soapbox
> derby' car.
_________________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
Follow-Ups:
References: