Mathematicians
This mathematician and philosopher challenged his students to mathematically describe the heavenly bodies.
Who is Plato?
The limit of x2+2 as x approaches 0.
What is 2?
The derivative of 3x4.
What is 12x3?
Calculus is the study of this.
What is the mathematics of change?
This mathematician claimed that motion could not occur.
Who is Zeno?
The limit of x2-1 as x approaches 4.
What is 15?
The derivative of -2x2+3x-1.
What is -4x+3?
The three main concepts of calculus.
What are limits, derivatives, and integrals?
The Scientific Revolution overthrew the scientific regime of this mathematician/philosopher.
Who is Aristotle?
The limit of (x2-9)/(x-3) as x approaches 3.
What is 6?
The derivative of 8.
What is 0?
Acceleration is this.
What is a speed that is not constant?
This man was the first mathematician. He attempted to explain why the world around us changes while maintaining so much order.
Who is Thales?
The limit of x3/x as x approaches 0.
What is 0?
The derivative of 3x2+2x1/2.
What is 6x+1/x1/2?
This is the definition of instantaneous speed.
What is the limit of Δd/Δt as Δt approaches 0?
The Law of the Lever is attributed to him.
Who is Archimedes?
The limit of (x-4)/(x2-x-12) as x approaches 4.
What is 1/7?
The derivative of 3/x + 4/x2.
What is -3/x2 - 8/x3?
An explanation of the Method of Increments.
What is find a formula for Δd/Δt, then take the limit as Δt approaches 0.