4. Tangents and Normals

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1. 1

   The Concept Of A Tangent

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   This section introduces the concept of a tangent to a curve, defining it as...

2. 1.1

   What Is A Tangent?

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   A tangent is a straight line that just touches a curve at a specific point,...

3. 1.2

   Slope Of The Tangent

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   The slope of the tangent line at a point on a curve is defined as the...

4. 1.3

   Equation Of The Tangent

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   This section explains the concept of a tangent to a curve, its slope, and...

5. 2

   The Concept Of A Normal

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   This section introduces the concept of normals in calculus, defining their...

6. 2.1

   What Is A Normal?

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   The section defines the concept of a normal line to a curve, explaining its...

7. 2.2

   Slope Of The Normal

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   This section explores the concept of the slope of the normal to a curve at a...

8. 2.3

   Equation Of The Normal

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   In this section, students will learn how to derive the equation of the...

9. 3

   Finding Tangents And Normals To Curves

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   This chapter introduces the concepts of tangents and normals to curves,...

10. 3.1

    Step-By-Step Process

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    This section outlines the systematic approach to finding the equations of...

11. 4

    Examples

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    This section explores the concepts of tangents and normals in calculus,...

12. 5

    Special Cases

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    This section discusses special cases of tangents, specifically vertical and...

13. 6

    Applications Of Tangents And Normals

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    The section discusses the concepts of tangents and normals to curves, how to...