Taylor & Maclaurin Series
DESCRIPTION
Watch Taylor polynomial approximations converge to sin(x), cos(x), eˣ, ln(1+x), and 1/(1-x). Adjust the number of terms (1-12) and center point a. Individual terms shown as dashed colored lines; sum shown in purple. Max error and radius of convergence displayed live.
- Taylor series
- Maclaurin series
- infinite series
- radius of convergence
- polynomial approximation
- AP Calculus BC
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