Mathematical Preparation for Physical ChemistryLarge and small numbers. Logarithms. The slide rule. Graphical representation of equations. Graphs of equations of the second degree. Graphs of logarithmic and trigonometrical functions. Differential calculus. Differentiation. Graphs and calculus. The differential. Integral calculus. The significance of "e". Differentiation and integration of trigonometrical functions. Integration. The use of integration tebles. Geometrical application of integral calculus. Partial differentiation. Differential equations. Infinitive series. Probability. Graphical methods in physical chemistry. |
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