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Originally Posted by cmac2012
I can see how it would be really useful. The hard part I imagine, is representing real phemomena with a mathematical equation, such that the answer you get from the pure math has validity.
In some fields of endeavor, that could be relatively easy. In others, not so much, but I'm talking through my hat somewhat. Unusual for me.  |
Read what you wrote -- you described exactly why the calculus is a useful tool for rates of change.
let's say you want to model the atmosphere over time. the atmosphere is 3-d and curved parallel to the Earth's curvature. It is also dynamic -- density changes with temperature and chemistry and so forth. You have lots of ground data and you want to INTEGRATE in over time and through space.
let's ay you want to DERIVE a particular climatic condition from that data set at a particular time.
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