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Engineering Calculus: Functions Overview

The document outlines the objectives and key concepts of Engineering Calculus 1, focusing on functions and their importance in engineering applications. It covers the definition of functions, their properties (domain, range, continuity), and various types of functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Understanding these concepts is essential for modeling and analyzing engineering problems.

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Engineering Calculus: Functions Overview

The document outlines the objectives and key concepts of Engineering Calculus 1, focusing on functions and their importance in engineering applications. It covers the definition of functions, their properties (domain, range, continuity), and various types of functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Understanding these concepts is essential for modeling and analyzing engineering problems.

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01

Engineering Calculus 1
Module 1
functions
Instructor: Ms. Roeyaine A. Ramos, LPT
02

Engineering Calculus 1
Learning objectives:

Understand the concept and definition of a function


Identify key properties: domain, range, continuity,
transformations
Evaluate, graph, and analyze linear, quadratic,
polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions
Apply function concepts to engineering problems
why functions matter in 03

engineering
Mathematical Models: Functions describe physical systems
EngineeringCalculus 1

Examples:
Voltage over time → V(t)
Beam deflection → y(x)
Population of bacteria in a water sample → P(t)

Graph Interpretation:
Predict system behavior before implementation
04 A function maps each input to
exactly one output

Notation:
f : X → Y, y = f(x)
definition of a Example: Pressure as a
function of depth
function
P(h) = P0 ​+ ρgh
05 Domain
All valid inputs (x-values)

Range

domain and All possible outputs (y-values)

range Example

Engineering Example
Pump flow rate vs. pressure
head
06

Engineering Calculus 1
Try this!

Find domain & range of


07 Continuous: No breaks or
jumps
Mathematical Condition
lim⁡x→a f(x) = f(a)
continuity Engineering Relevance
Sudden discontinuities = possible failure
08 Shifts:
f(x) + k (up/down), f(x−h) (left/right)
Reflections:
−f(x) (x-axis), f(−x) (y-axis)
Transformations Stretch/Compression:
of Functions a f(x) (vertical), f(bx) (horizontal)

Engineering Example
Scaling & shifting sensor signal data
Engineering Calculus 1
Try this!
09
Engineering Calculus 1
Try this!
10
linear functions 12

Form: y = mx + b
EngineeringCalculus 1

Slope (m): Rate of change


Intercept (b): Starting value
Example in Engineering: Ohm’s Law V = IR
Slope = Resistance (R)
13
Try this!

Engineering Calculus 1
If V increases from 5V to 15V when I goes from 2A to 6A,
find R.
Quadratic Functions 14

2
Form: y = ax + bx + c
EngineeringCalculus 1

Shape: Parabola
Applications: Projectile motion, bridge arches
Vertex Formula:
15
Try this!

Engineering Calculus 1
2
Find vertex of y = −4x + 8x + 3
16
n
Form: y = anx + ⋯+a 0

Models complex curves like


beam deflection in multiple
points
polynomial
functions Degree = highest power of x
17 Form:

Key Features: Asymptotes


where denominator = 0

rational Engineering Example: Transfer


functions functions in control systems
x
18 Form: y = a ⋅ b

Applications: Capacitor
charging/discharging

exponential Formula Example:


functions
19 Inverse of exponential

Applications: Decibel scale, pH,


earthquake magnitude

logarithmic Formula:
functions
Functions describe relationships between engineering
EngineeringCalculus 1 quantities

Key properties: Domain, Range, Continuity, Transformations

Engineering function types: Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial,


Rational, Exponential, Logarithmic

Mastery helps with modeling, prediction, optimization

summary

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