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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 14
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Modelling the Landing of a Plane in a Calculus Lab
Morante, Antonio; Vallejo, Jose A.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v43 n7 p936-949 2012
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. (Contains 5 figures and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Laboratories, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Graphics, Teaching Methods, College Mathematics
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