Understanding Calculus: Problems, Solutions and Tips

Applications of Differential Equations (1x36)

: 01, 2010

Use your calculus skills in three applications of differential equations: first, calculate the radioactive decay of a quantity of plutonium; second, determine the initial population of a colony of fruit flies; and third, solve one of Professor Edwards's favorite problems by using Newton's law of cooling to predict the cooling time for a cup of coffee.