Part I Fundamentals |
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5 | (6) |
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6 | (1) |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (1) |
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10 | (1) |
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11 | (1) |
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1.3 Basic Tools: An Introduction |
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11 | (33) |
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1.3.1 Cartesian Coordinates in 2D and 3D Spaces |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (7) |
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19 | (2) |
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21 | (3) |
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1.3.5 Simple Algebraic Equations |
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24 | (8) |
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1.3.6 Systems of Algebraic Equations |
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32 | (8) |
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1.3.7 Functional Algebraic Inequalities |
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40 | (4) |
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44 | (18) |
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1.4.1 Division of Polynomials |
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44 | (5) |
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1.4.2 Finding Roots of Polynomials with Integer Coefficients |
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49 | (4) |
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53 | (4) |
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1.4.4 Factorisation of Polynomials: Method of Undetermined Coefficients |
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57 | (3) |
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1.4.5 Multiplication of Polynomials |
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60 | (2) |
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62 | (4) |
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1.5.1 Circle, Angles, Lines, Intersections, Polygons |
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62 | (3) |
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1.5.2 Areas of Simple Plane Figures |
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65 | (1) |
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1.6 Trigonometric Functions |
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66 | (7) |
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1.7 Golden Ratio and Golden Triangle. Fibonacci Numbers |
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73 | (4) |
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1.8 Essential Smooth 2D Curves |
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77 | (5) |
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82 | (3) |
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85 | (20) |
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1.10.1 Three-Dimensional Space |
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85 | (12) |
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1.10.2 N-Dimensional Space |
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97 | (1) |
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1.10.3 My Father's Number Pyramid |
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98 | (7) |
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1.11 Introduction to Complex Numbers |
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105 | (13) |
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105 | (3) |
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108 | (4) |
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1.11.3 Square Root of a Complex Number |
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112 | (4) |
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1.11.4 Polynomials with Complex Coefficients |
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116 | (1) |
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1.11.5 Factorisation of a Polynomial with Real Coefficients |
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117 | (1) |
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1.12 Summation of Finite Series |
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118 | (4) |
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122 | (6) |
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1.14 Summae Potestatum and Bernoulli Numbers |
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128 | (3) |
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131 | (3) |
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1.16 Combinatorics and Multinomial Theorem |
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134 | (5) |
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1.17 Elements of Classical Probability Theory |
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139 | (11) |
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1.17.1 Trials, Outcomes and Sets |
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140 | (2) |
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1.17.2 Definition of Probability of a Random Event |
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142 | (2) |
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1.17.3 Main Theorems of Probability |
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144 | (6) |
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1.18 Some Important Inequalities |
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150 | (10) |
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1.18.1 Cauchy-Bunyakovsky-Schwarz Inequality |
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150 | (3) |
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153 | (1) |
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1.18.3 Four Averages of Positive Numbers |
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154 | (6) |
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1.19 Lines, Planes and Spheres |
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160 | (23) |
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161 | (1) |
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1.19.2 Polar and Spherical Coordinates |
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162 | (2) |
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164 | (2) |
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166 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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1.19.6 Typical Problems for Lines, Planes and Spheres |
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168 | (15) |
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183 | (60) |
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2.1 Definition and Main Types of Functions |
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183 | (5) |
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2.2 Infinite Numerical Sequences |
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188 | (7) |
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188 | (2) |
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190 | (4) |
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2.2.3 Sum of an Infinite Numerical Series |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (25) |
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196 | (1) |
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196 | (8) |
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2.3.3 General Power Function |
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204 | (3) |
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207 | (3) |
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2.3.5 Exponential Function |
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210 | (1) |
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2.3.6 Hyperbolic Functions |
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211 | (1) |
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2.3.7 Logarithmic Function |
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212 | (1) |
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2.3.8 Trigonometric Functions |
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213 | (5) |
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2.3.9 Inverse Trigonometric Functions |
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218 | (2) |
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220 | (23) |
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220 | (5) |
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225 | (3) |
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2.4.3 Continuous Functions |
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228 | (4) |
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2.4.4 Several Famous Theorems Related to Continuous Functions |
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232 | (3) |
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2.4.5 Infinite Limits and Limits at Infinities |
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235 | (2) |
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2.4.6 Dealing with Uncertainties |
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237 | (2) |
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2.4.7 Partial Fraction Decomposition Revisited |
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239 | (4) |
Part II Basics |
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243 | (70) |
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3.1 Definition of the Derivative |
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243 | (4) |
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247 | (6) |
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3.3 Derivatives of Elementary Functions |
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253 | (4) |
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3.4 Complex Numbers Revisited |
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257 | (14) |
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3.4.1 Multiplication and Division of Complex Numbers |
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257 | (2) |
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259 | (1) |
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3.4.3 Root of a Complex Number |
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260 | (2) |
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3.4.4 Exponential Form. Euler's Formula |
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262 | (3) |
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3.4.5 Solving Cubic Equation |
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265 | (3) |
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3.4.6 Solving Quartic Equation |
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268 | (3) |
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3.5 Approximate Representations of Functions |
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271 | (1) |
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3.6 Differentiation in More Difficult Cases |
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272 | (3) |
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3.7 Higher Order Derivatives |
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275 | (8) |
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3.7.1 Definition and Simple Examples |
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275 | (2) |
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3.7.2 Higher Order Derivatives of Inverse Functions |
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277 | (1) |
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278 | (3) |
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3.7.4 Differentiation Operator |
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281 | (2) |
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283 | (9) |
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3.9 Approximate Calculations of Functions |
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292 | (2) |
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3.10 Calculating Limits of Functions in Difficult Cases |
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294 | (3) |
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3.11 Analysing Behaviour of Functions |
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297 | (16) |
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313 | (98) |
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4.1 Definite Integral: Introduction |
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313 | (6) |
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319 | (8) |
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4.3 Main Theorem of Integration. Indefinite Integrals |
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327 | (6) |
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4.4 Indefinite Integrals: Main Techniques |
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333 | (26) |
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4.4.1 Change of Variables |
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334 | (3) |
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4.4.2 Integration by Parts |
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337 | (6) |
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4.4.3 Integration of Rational Functions |
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343 | (5) |
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4.4.4 Integration of Trigonometric Functions |
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348 | (3) |
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4.4.5 Integration of a Rational Function of the Exponential Function |
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351 | (1) |
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4.4.6 Integration of Irrational Functions |
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352 | (7) |
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4.5 More on Calculation of Definite Integrals |
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359 | (22) |
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4.5.1 Change of Variables and Integration by Parts in Definite Integrals |
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359 | (3) |
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4.5.2 Integrals Depending on a Parameter |
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362 | (4) |
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366 | (13) |
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4.5.4 Cauchy Principal Value |
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379 | (2) |
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4.6 Convolution and Correlation Functions |
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381 | (5) |
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4.7 Applications of Definite Integrals |
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386 | (23) |
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4.7.1 Length of a Curved Line |
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387 | (3) |
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4.7.2 Area of a Plane Figure |
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390 | (3) |
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4.7.3 Volume of Three-Dimensional Bodies |
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393 | (4) |
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4.7.4 A Surface of Revolution |
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397 | (2) |
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4.7.5 Probability Distributions |
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399 | (1) |
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4.7.6 Simple Applications in Physics |
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400 | (9) |
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409 | (2) |
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5 Functions of Many Variables: Differentiation |
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411 | (56) |
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5.1 Specification of Functions of Many Variables |
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411 | (5) |
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5.2 Limit and Continuity of a Function of Several Variables |
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416 | (2) |
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5.3 Partial Derivatives. Differentiability |
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418 | (7) |
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5.4 A Surface Normal, Tangent Plane |
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425 | (2) |
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427 | (3) |
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5.6 Derivatives of Composite Functions |
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430 | (11) |
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5.7 Applications in Thermodynamics |
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441 | (4) |
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5.8 Directional Derivative and the Gradient of a Scalar Field |
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445 | (4) |
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5.9 Taylor's Theorem for Functions of Many Variables |
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449 | (4) |
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5.10 Introduction to Finding an Extremum of a Function |
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453 | (14) |
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5.10.1 Necessary Condition: Stationary Points |
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453 | (2) |
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5.10.2 Characterising Stationary Points: Sufficient Conditions |
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455 | (5) |
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5.10.3 Finding Extrema Subject to Additional Conditions |
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460 | (3) |
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5.10.4 Method of Lagrange Multipliers |
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463 | (4) |
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6 Functions of Many Variables: Integration |
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467 | (120) |
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467 | (21) |
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6.1.1 Definition and Intuitive Approach |
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467 | (2) |
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6.1.2 Calculation via Iterated Integral |
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469 | (8) |
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477 | (4) |
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6.1.4 Change of Variables: Jacobian |
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481 | (7) |
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6.2 Volume (Triple) Integrals |
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488 | (9) |
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6.2.1 Definition and Calculation |
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488 | (2) |
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6.2.2 Change of Variables: Jacobian |
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490 | (7) |
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6.3 Applications in Physics: Kinetic Theory of Dilute Gases |
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497 | (6) |
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6.3.1 Maxwell Distribution |
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497 | (2) |
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499 | (1) |
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6.3.3 Kinetic Coefficients |
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500 | (3) |
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503 | (19) |
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6.4.1 Line Integrals for Scalar Fields |
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503 | (5) |
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6.4.2 Line Integrals for Vector Fields |
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508 | (5) |
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6.4.3 Two-Dimensional Case: Green's Formula |
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513 | (4) |
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6.4.4 Exact Differentials |
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517 | (5) |
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522 | (31) |
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523 | (3) |
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526 | (5) |
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6.5.3 Surface Integrals for Scalar Fields |
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531 | (2) |
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6.5.4 Surface Integrals for Vector Fields |
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533 | (6) |
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6.5.5 Relationship Between Line and Surface Integrals Stokes's Theorem |
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539 | (7) |
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6.5.6 Three-Dimensional Case: Exact Differentials |
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546 | (2) |
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6.5.7 Ostrogradsky-Gauss Theorem |
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548 | (5) |
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6.6 Comparison of Line and Surface Integrals |
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553 | (1) |
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6.7 Application of Integral Theorems in Physics. Part I |
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554 | (5) |
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6.7.1 Continuity Equation |
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554 | (3) |
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557 | (2) |
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559 | (16) |
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6.8.1 Divergence of a Vector Field |
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559 | (3) |
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6.8.2 Curl of a Vector Field |
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562 | (3) |
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6.8.3 Vector Fields: Scalar and Vector Potentials |
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565 | (10) |
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6.9 Application of Integral Theorems in Physics. Part II |
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575 | (12) |
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6.9.1 Maxwell's Equations |
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575 | (7) |
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6.9.2 Diffusion and Heat Transport Equations |
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582 | (3) |
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6.9.3 Hydrodynamic Equations of Ideal Liquid (Gas) |
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585 | (2) |
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7 Infinite Numerical and Functional Series |
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587 | (70) |
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7.1 Infinite Numerical Series |
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588 | (18) |
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7.1.1 Series with Positive Terms |
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590 | (6) |
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596 | (1) |
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7.1.3 Euler-Mascheroni Constant |
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597 | (1) |
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598 | (3) |
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7.1.5 General Series: Absolute and Conditional Convergence |
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601 | (5) |
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7.2 Functional Series: General |
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606 | (15) |
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7.2.1 Uniform Convergence |
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607 | (2) |
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7.2.2 Properties: Continuity |
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609 | (3) |
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7.2.3 Properties: Integration and Differentiation |
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612 | (2) |
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7.2.4 Uniform Convergence of Improper Integrals Depending on a Parameter |
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614 | (4) |
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618 | (3) |
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621 | (21) |
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7.3.1 Convergence of the Power Series |
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622 | (3) |
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7.3.2 Uniform Convergence and Term-by-Term Differentiation and Integration of Power Series |
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625 | (1) |
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626 | (10) |
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7.3.4 Bernoulli Numbers and Summation of Powers of Integers |
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636 | (1) |
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637 | (2) |
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7.3.6 Complex Exponential |
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639 | (1) |
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7.3.7 Taylor Series for Functions of Many Variables |
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640 | (2) |
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7.4 Applications in Physics |
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642 | (15) |
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7.4.1 Diffusion as a Random Walk |
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642 | (4) |
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7.4.2 Coulomb Potential in a Periodic Crystal |
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646 | (11) |
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8 Ordinary Differential Equations |
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657 | (104) |
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8.1 First-Order First Degree Differential Equations |
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658 | (26) |
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8.1.1 Separable Differential Equations |
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658 | (4) |
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8.1.2 "Exact" Differential Equations |
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662 | (3) |
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8.1.3 Method of an Integrating Factor |
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665 | (4) |
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8.1.4 Homogeneous Differential Equations |
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669 | (2) |
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8.1.5 Linear First-Order Differential Equations |
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671 | (4) |
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8.1.6 Examples of Non-linear ODEs |
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675 | (2) |
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8.1.7 Non-linear ODEs: Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions |
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677 | (4) |
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681 | (2) |
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8.1.9 Orthogonal Trajectories |
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683 | (1) |
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8.2 Linear Second-Order Differential Equations |
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684 | (23) |
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8.2.1 General Consideration |
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684 | (7) |
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8.2.2 Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients |
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691 | (3) |
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8.2.3 Nonhomogeneous Linear Differential Equations |
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694 | (13) |
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8.3 Non-linear Second-Order Differential Equations |
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707 | (8) |
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707 | (3) |
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710 | (3) |
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713 | (2) |
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8.4 Series Solution of Linear ODEs |
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715 | (21) |
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8.4.1 Series Solutions About an Ordinary Point |
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716 | (5) |
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8.4.2 Series Solutions About a Regular Singular Point |
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721 | (11) |
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732 | (4) |
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8.5 Linear Systems of Two Differential Equations |
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736 | (5) |
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741 | (20) |
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8.6.1 Harmonic Oscillator |
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741 | (6) |
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747 | (1) |
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8.6.3 Celestial Mechanics |
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748 | (3) |
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8.6.4 Finite Amplitude Pendulum |
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751 | (3) |
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8.6.5 Tsiolkovsky's Formula |
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754 | (2) |
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8.6.6 Distribution of Particles |
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756 | (1) |
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8.6.7 Residence Probability |
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757 | (2) |
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8.6.8 Defects in a Crystal |
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759 | (2) |
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