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Direct linkMartin, Paul; Premadasa, Kirthi – College Mathematics Journal, 2012
The project models the conductive heat loss through the ceiling of a home. Students are led through a sequence of tasks from measuring the area and insulation status of a home to developing several functions leading to a net savings function where the depth of insulation is the input. At this point students use calculus or a graphing utility to…
Descriptors: Models, Heat, Climate Control, Calculus
