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

Java Applets

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:
bulletLinear 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
bulletQuadratic 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:
bulletComposition of functions graphically
math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/FunctionComposition.html
bulletFunction operations - including composition and inverse
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools01.html
bulletConic sections - effect of parameters on graphs of conics
www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/conics/index.html
Trigonometry:
bulletSine and cosine waves developed from the unit circle
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools02.html
bulletTrig graphs - effect of amplitude, period, phase shift on the graph
math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/FamiliesOfGraphs.html
bulletComplex numbers - geometric interpretation of their sum, difference, and product
home.netvigator.com/~wingkei9/javagsp/complex.html
bulletPolar graphs - cardiod vs limacon
www.analyzemath.com/polarcoordinates/polarcoordinates.html
bulletFerris 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:
bulletLimit applet - see the connection between epsilon and delta graphically
math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/EpsilonDelta.html
bulletSecant and tangent line applet - watch the secant line approach the tangent line
math.hws.edu/javamath/basic_applets/SecantTangentApplet.html
bulletTangent line applet - compares slope of tangent line to f with graph of f'
math.hws.edu/javamath/basic_applets/TangentsApplet.html
bulletDerivatives 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
bulletReimann sums applet - draws the rectangles to approx area under the curve
math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/RiemannSums.html
bulletNewton's method
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools06.html
bulletMy physics lab - physics simulations with java
www.myphysicslab.com
bulletNumerical integration - compares rectangular, trapezoidal, and Simpson's rule
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools06.html
bulletIntegral curves of a vector field
math.hws.edu/javamath/config_applets/IntegralCurves.html
bulletLagrange multipliers
www-math.mit.edu/18.013A/HTML/tools/tools08.html
Vector Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations:
bulletSee 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:
bulletMath tools from the math forum
mathforum.org/mathtools/index.html
bulletManipula Math Applets
www.ies.co.jp/math/java/
bulletMathDL osslets from joma
www.joma.org/mathDL/5/
bulletVisual calculus - these tend to be more like powerpoint presentations than interactive applets
archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus/
bulletApplets for math, physics, and engineering
www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html

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

Copyright © 1996 Sally J. Keely
All Rights Reserved.
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