Keely ~ Java Applets

Prof. Keely's Math Course Web ~ Clark College, Vancouver WA
Copyright © 1996 Sally J. Keely. All Rights Reserved.

This page contains links to interactive java applets that can be used as in-class
demonstrations or for student investigation. It was originally created as part of a
sabbatical, but it is a living document and continues to change and grow. Enjoy!

Elementary & Intermediate Algebra:

	Linear function - effect of m and b in slope-intercept form on the graph of the line www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools03.html
	Quadratic function - effect of a, b, c in general form quadratic function on the graph of the parabola math.hws.edu/javamath/basic_applets/SliderGraph.html

College Algebra:

	Composition of functions graphically math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/FunctionComposition.html
	Function operations - including composition and inverse www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools01.html
	Conic sections - effect of parameters on graphs of conics www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/conics/index.html

Trigonometry:

	Sine and cosine waves developed from the unit circle www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools02.html
	Trig graphs - effect of amplitude, period, phase shift on the graph math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/FamiliesOfGraphs.html
	Complex numbers - geometric interpretation of their sum, difference, and product home.netvigator.com/~wingkei9/javagsp/complex.html
	Polar graphs - cardiod vs limacon www.analyzemath.com/polarcoordinates/polarcoordinates.html
	Ferris wheel and other amusement park paths: homepage.mac.com/teast/dferris.html double ferrris wheel homepage.mac.com/teast/scrambler.html scrambler www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/ roller coaster

Calculus:

	Limit applet - see the connection between epsilon and delta graphically math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/EpsilonDelta.html
	Secant and tangent line applet - watch the secant line approach the tangent line math.hws.edu/javamath/basic_applets/SecantTangentApplet.html
	Tangent line applet - compares slope of tangent line to f with graph of f' math.hws.edu/javamath/basic_applets/TangentsApplet.html
	Derivatives applet -compares graphs of f, f', and f" www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools04.html OR math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/Derivatives.html
	Reimann sums applet - draws the rectangles to approx area under the curve math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/RiemannSums.html
	Newton's method www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools06.html
	My physics lab - physics simulations with java www.myphysicslab.com
	Numerical integration - compares rectangular, trapezoidal, and Simpson's rule www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools06.html
	Integral curves of a vector field math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/IntegralCurves.html
	Lagrange multipliers www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools08.html

Vector Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations:

See the MIT math tools site for lots of useful well-written applets
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/contents.html

Additional sources of math applets:

	Math tools from the math forum mathforum.org/mathtools/index.html
	Manipula Math Applets www.ies.co.jp/math/java/
	MathDL osslets from joma www.joma.org/mathDL/5/
	Visual calculus - these tend to be more like powerpoint presentations than interactive applets archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus/
	Applets for math, physics, and engineering www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html

Originally written 2005-04-15
Last revision: 2008-03-31 05:29 AM