@STEAMerBear
Calculus takes algebraic math to the next higher level of abstraction. It hints and still higher levels. It solves exactly problems that previously could only be approximated. It teaches you how to think about huge and very tiny things--how to mentally zoom in and out of problems. It's a powerful intellectual tool in your technical problem-solving arsenal.
@tyloroperson9521
Calculus is so useful for engineering, you can't just build an engine with algebra and not know where the heat goes or the pressure on beams in a bridge, but calculus and differential equations do that. I can't predict the weather with algebra or even think about landing on the moon without calculus. You just can't have a modernized world like this without calculus, algebra is just the tool we use to understand it. There's not much real world applications of algebra, but there's a lot of calculus applications.
@robbanks1686
I’ve been waiting 35 years for this explanation. Thank you !
@pkelly20091
i learned calculus at school to a fairly advanced level, i could score highly on calculus in exams, but i never really got a good feel for practical applications - thanks for this video.
@ericchristine1819
I truly appreciate the comments that show the usefulness of calculus. Studying this stuff made me wonder whether or not life involves differentiation, integration, optimization, etc., and without even watching the video I already see the importance of learning these complex concepts; thx strangers
@pauloricardosilveira1799
As a chemist, we use calculus basically for everything. To calculate how fast a reaction could go, to solve Schrodinger's equation and derivate lots of equations that serve kinda like a model to represent some nature's behavior. My mathematicians friends don't like when I say that, but Calculus it's a really strong tool.
@adlsfreund
"It had to be completely walled off, with a door that would open and close." Most doors open and close. LOL
@yonmoore
Having (barely) passed college level calculus 1 & 2, here I am 11 years later still trying to understand what calculus even is, and what it's used for.
@johnsacromoni6775
If anyone else is also forced to watch this for an assignment, just know that you're not alone and I feel your pain.
@deathwilldie7741
"what is calculus used for?" where do I begin......
@offthewall5512
I appreciated all the examples. Wish my prof. back 55 years ago had taken the trouble to give even just 1 example where calculus could help.
@lovefrombooks7
I'll taking AP calc the next two years, and I'm super excited. I love math, and I've already learned a little calc, but to get classes from the amazing teacher that my school has... I'm really, really looking forward to that.
@georgefarah9214
if you're an engineer or studying engineering and you still don't find calculus useful, find another thing to do in your life.
@soldirix2666
It can also be used to calculate light reflections on a 3d object, using partial derivatives, cross products and dot products, in a computer simulation or a video game. It can also be used to determine how much material is used to craft an object, using integrals, so that way companies do not have to spend extra money on extra material that they do not need.
@nawaryoussef
I didn't like math in general, but when I took "Calculus I" I started really enjoying studying it and I felt like I am challenging myself like in paper-game. I am taking "Calculus II" and I don't need Calculus III for my degree but I will take it later when I have a free time.
@vibhorsteele
Amazing speech. I knew some applications of math and calculus etc being a mechanical engineer, but the possibilities are truly far reaching. I'm really excited to find out more and help fellow people. Everyone should try it and give it a shot.
@canadianthroneholder
better question, what is calculus not used for?
@jhwilson00
My son is taking calculus. I think it is just as important to teach why we use calculus as much as the math itself.
@divyangvaidya1999
Calculus is extremely useful for all applications of engineering. Position and vector functions, integrals, and derivatives. All these fields help us construct the world around us as well as our modern technologies.
@abstractapproach634