For starters, you need to understand differentiation to use differential equations (equations in which the derivates of a function are variables). They are truly the cornerstone of engineering and physics. A few examples:
Maxwell's Equation: 4 coupled differential equations. Explains classical electrodynamics -- applications range from radio, television, computers, you name it!
The wave equation: describes how a wave propagates through a medium. Acoustics, materials analysis, and also much of the above (you can derive a wave equation from Maxwell's equations!)
Diffusion equation: describes how a material changes undergoing diffusion. Chemistry, interface physics, biology, and many, many others.
These are just a few examples of differential equations.
2006-08-19 18:10:22
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answered by Dr. Baz 2
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Dr. baz certainly is correct. But you also use calculus (and differential equations) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, thermodynamics, acoustics.......
Pretty much *any* of the technical fields.
Doug
2006-08-19 19:39:11
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answered by doug_donaghue 7
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if you become a math teacher, then you need to know differentiation, so you can teach it to others.
2006-08-19 17:58:34
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answered by Anonymous
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