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I see these calculus books, some titled 'early transcendentals' some 'late transcendentals'. What does this mean? What is the difference?
micromass said:It means that book is bad. Just get a copy of Lang or Spivak's calculus.
The transcendentals in calculus books refer to the three basic mathematical functions: sine, cosine, and tangent. These functions are used to describe the relationship between the sides and angles of a right triangle.
The transcendentals are important in calculus because they are fundamental to understanding and solving various mathematical problems related to geometry, physics, and engineering. These functions are also used to model real-world phenomena and make predictions.
The transcendentals are different from other mathematical functions because they are not algebraic functions and cannot be expressed as a finite combination of algebraic operations. They are also continuous and have infinite values.
Yes, the transcendentals can be used in other branches of mathematics, such as trigonometry, complex analysis, and differential equations. They are also used in fields like physics, engineering, and computer science.
Yes, there are other transcendentals besides sine, cosine, and tangent, such as secant, cosecant, and cotangent. These functions are derived from the basic three and are used in more advanced mathematical concepts and applications.