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MaClaurin's Series

POWER SERIES

Oftentimes it may be useful to convert a function to a polynomial to evaluate and examine it since polynomials are quite easy to work with. Therefore, we will now look at a few power series in the upcoming sections.

MACLAURIN'S SERIES

Introductory Video

LESSON 1

Use Maclaurin’s Theorem to find the first four non – zero terms for cos x, hence determine an approximation for cos(0.2).

Video Solution

LESSON 2

Worked Solution

LESSON 3

Video Solution

LESSON 4

Video Solution

LESSON 5

Video Solution

LESSON 6

Video Solution


Time to Practise

RELATED EXAM QUESTIONS

Study Tips

  1. Write down any formulae or information you think is relevant from the videos that might not be in the workbook

  2. Highlight important formulae or information in the workbook as you watch the videos

  3. Do all the questions in the worksheet before doing assignments 

  4. Ask questions for any points you do not understand

By Adaiah Lescott

Study Tips

  1. Create a schedule and set goals

    • dedicate particular days of the week to watch videos and other days to work on exercises​

    • make note of your working habits to create an effective schedule

    • set goals which encourage you to finish a topic within a timely manner

  2. Complete Practice Exercises and Assignments​

    • completing practice sheets in their entirety helps to reinforce the topic and may even force you to seek external resources for help when unfamiliar topics arise​

    • completing assignments in a timely manner and not letting them pile up helps alleviate unnecessary stress

  3. Create a study guide/cheat sheet, while watching videos, to refer to when doing practice exercises, assignments or studying.

By Azariah Lowe-Parris​

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