| Ch 12. Infinite Sequences and Series | Multimedia Engineering Math | ||||||
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Sequences and Series |
Integral and Comparison |
Alt. Series & Abs. Conv. |
Power Series |
Taylor, Mac. & Binomial |
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| Taylor, Maclaurin and Binomial Series | Case Intro | Theory | Case Solution |
| Chapter |
| 1. Limits |
| 2. Derivatives I |
| 3. Derivatives II |
| 4. Mean Value |
| 5. Curve Sketching |
| 6. Integrals |
| 7. Inverse Functions |
| 8. Integration Tech. |
| 9. Integrate App. |
| 10. Parametric Eqs. |
| 11. Polar Coord. |
| 12. Series |
| Appendix |
| Basic Math |
| Units |
| Search |
| eBooks |
| Dynamics |
| Fluids |
| Math |
| Mechanics |
| Statics |
| Thermodynamics |
| Author(s): |
| Hengzhong Wen |
| Chean Chin Ngo |
| Meirong Huang |
| Kurt Gramoll |
©Kurt Gramoll
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| Introduction |
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A world renowned botanist was exploring
Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California. He noticed a giant tree in
the forest, and thought it might be the tallest tree known. The shadow
of the tree was estimated to be 75 feet and the angle of elevation between
the treetop from the tip of the shadow was around 70o. How
could he estimate the height of the giant tree using a calculator with
only basic mathematics operations (no scientific functions)? Is this
the tallest tree? |
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| Questions |
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| Determine the height of the tree using Taylor series. |
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| Approach |
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 Problem Diagram |
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