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ERIC Number: EJ769602
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 16
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 7
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-8639
On the Curvature Function: Where Does a Curve Bend the Fastest?
Chrysafi, Loucas; Gordon, Sheldon
Mathematics and Computer Education, v40 n2 p108-123 Spr 2006
We examine the behavior of the curvature function associated with most common families of functions and curves, with the focus on establishing where maximum curvature occurs. Many examples are included for student illustrations. (Contains 18 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Activities, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Calculus, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Skills, Graphs, Trigonometry
MATYC Journal Inc. Mathematics and Computer Education, P.O. Box 158, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. Tel: 516-822-5475; Web site: http://www.macejournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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