From Rectangles to Integrals
From Reasonable Hope (Math) · 4:13
Show by Dave Kester
Rectangles that do not quite fit beneath a curve can still lead us to its exact area when their widths become smaller and their sums converge. Approximation can help us act responsibly amid uncertainty—and, with the right process, lead us closer to truth.
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