TWINS (22 May) Activity 3 (Page)
(A) Try it Out:
Instructions:
1. Click the "Play" button below.
(a) Observe what happens
2. Check the checkboxes.
(a) Observe what happens.
Sample file:
(B) Hands-on Activity:
Instructions:
1. Create a graph f(x)=sin(x).
a. Type “ sinx ” into the Algebra input bar.
2. Create a graph g(x)=cos(x).
a. Type “ cosx ” into the Algebra input bar.
3. Create a checkbox to show/hide g.
4. Hide g.
5. Create the graph f'(x).
a. Type “ Derivative(f) ” into the Algebra input bar.
Note: Derivative( {function} )
6. Create a point A on f.
7. Create a point B on f'(x) that follows A.
a. Type “ (x(A), f'(x(A))) ” in the Algebra input box.
8. Hide f'.
9. Show trace for point B.
10. [optional] Show f'. (see trace compared to full graph)
11. Turn animation on for point A.
12. Show g. (compared derivative of f to g)