AP Calculus AB

Advanced Placement Calculus AB covering limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Understanding LimitsIntroduction to DerivativesFundamentals of Integrals
Techniques of DifferentiationApplications of DerivativesDefinite Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem
Calculus in Physics and EngineeringCalculus in Economics and BiologyCalculus and Everyday Problems
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Practical Applications

Calculus and Everyday Problems

Calculus in Daily Life

You might be surprised, but calculus pops up in lots of everyday places!

  • Travel: Calculating fuel efficiency, finding the quickest route, or predicting arrival times.
  • Sports: Optimizing the angle for a perfect basketball shot or analyzing speed in a race.
  • Nature: Modeling how water drains from a tank or how plants grow over time.

Why Is This Useful?

Understanding change helps us solve problems—whether it's getting to school faster or growing the best garden on the block.

Examples

  • Calculating the best angle to launch a water balloon for maximum distance.

  • Estimating how long it will take to fill a swimming pool using the rate of water flow.

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