Curve Fitter
This problem challenges you to find cubic equations which satisfy different conditions.
This problem challenges you to find cubic equations which satisfy different conditions.
Sketch the members of the family of graphs given by $y = a^3/(x^2+a^2)$ for $a=1, 2$ and $3$.
Find all the turning points of y=x^{1/x} for x>0 and decide whether each is a maximum or minimum. Give a sketch of the graph.
What is the quickest route across a ploughed field when your speed around the edge is greater?
Find the maximum value of n to the power 1/n and prove that it is a maximum.
Investigate the family of graphs given by the equation x^3+y^3=3axy for different values of the constant a.
Consider these analogies for helping to understand key concepts in calculus.