Big Picture: Derivatives

Calculus finds the relationship between the distance traveled and the speed - easy for constant speed, not so easy for changing speed. Professor Strang is finding the "rate of change" and the "slope of a curve" and the "derivative of a function."

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[skauffman74]

So do I, I'm an Electrical Engineer and always is good return to the foundations. Keep in that way!

[eckbert1982]

He is just brilliant and I just watch these courses just for 'edu' -fun ;-)

[juanarruti]

@TheNoorac e^x is awesome

[juanarruti]

i love how this guy explains the derivative not just tells you how to find it.

[tl0tt]

This is great. You can tell that he his passionate about math, that's one of the most important features about being a teacher. Makes it exciting. =)

[damudread]

thanks to Mr. Strang. Poor people from developing countries now have the chance to have top level education. People like Mr. Strang should be given some kind of noble peace prize not to politicians who pretend to be peaceful but are actually war mongers. God blees Mr Strang wish there were more good people like you.

[antijames001]

perhaps the most interesting video on derivatives on Youtube...:)

[TheNoorac]

Midterms in 2 days, and I find myself watching these for recreational-purposes from studying it for 10h. The best thing about these lectures is that when you are tired of studying, someone will be there to remind you of, say, the amazingness of e^x, and you just want to go back to the textbook to learn more about it!

[kauxkaux]

I am from a developing country. Since the day I knew the MIT existed I wanted to go there, but I knew It was too difficult. Just 1% in my country make it to go to college. TO GO...and less (much less) than those get a degree. I entered college and was doing great, but after finalizing the secong year I had to quit because I got sick and didnt have enough money. This is like a dream come true in a sense to me. I can attend MIT!!!

[rehanshaik99]

I couldnt believe I was actually enjoying these lectures, and have found myself drawn back into maths "for the fun of it" 10years after leaving college! Thanks dr s. Amazing man.

[kirthi2raman]

Greatest Treasures of all times created by MIT and Dr. Strang

[SpoiledLogic]

it's not rembrandt