Applications-Arc Length and Surface Area

Investigate two applications of calculus that are at the heart of engineering: measuring arc length and surface area. One of your problems is to determine the length of a cable hung between two towers, a shape known as a catenary. Then examine a peculiar paradox of Gabriel's Horn.

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  • Originally Aired January 1, 2010
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Created June 15, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 15, 2021 by
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