Applying First Principles to x² (2 of 2: What do we discover?)

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  • @HarshDave009
    @HarshDave009 6 років тому +585

    I just binged watched 4 of this guys lesson just for fun. What an awesome teacher. Someone get this man a medal.

  • @karanag21
    @karanag21 Рік тому +8

    I am 37. Why the hell am I binge-watching this strange yet wonderful teacher explaining things that I don't have any use for?

  • @masum_pori
    @masum_pori 6 років тому +35

    wow...just wow. You're the only person on youtube who can explain with reasoning. you have to finish all the topics before I finish my high school. So please keep uploading.

  • @andyony2
    @andyony2 7 років тому +176

    Its very interesting to watch the Video as a german math teacher because of the difference in the terms:
    We dont use "turning point" as you do:
    In germany turning point refers to turning the direction of the curve - Inflection point in english _ as you mentioned in your second example, where you dont have a turning point.
    We call your turning point a "extreme point" or in Detail a "low point" .
    It is very interesting to see the difference in our languanges, I often think, the english terms are more accurate and intuitive to unterstand than our german terms!!!
    I am glad to find your channel by coincidence. Its very inspiring, so I get new ideas for my classes and teaching method :)
    Thank you!!!

    • @Obyvvatel
      @Obyvvatel 6 років тому +4

      They are called extremes in polish too

    • @milly4543
      @milly4543 6 років тому +3

      Turning points can be local maximum or local minimum points but they can also simply be turning points. Consider a graph that has multiple turning points of different value as well as points of inflection. You wouldn't be able to call all the turning points extremes as only one is a local maximum/minimum. How would you approach this using German terminology?

    • @argonwheatbelly637
      @argonwheatbelly637 6 років тому +2

      Are you referring to saddle points? I.e. (sgn(f'(x+dx)) != sgn(f'(x-dx))) | f''(x) = 0

    • @samk6042
      @samk6042 6 років тому +2

      We also call the turning points the vertex

    • @xapie128
      @xapie128 5 років тому +4

      Another term that's different in the U.S. is Eddie says "f-dash" where we say "f-prime" (a dash is a horizontal mark similar to a negative sign or a hyphen, but slightly longer).

  • @peteralexandruhautelman8946
    @peteralexandruhautelman8946 5 років тому +65

    I've been struggling for years to understand the meaning of the derivative, asking all my teachers to explain it to me. And now, you have shed light on this subject. Thank you, Eddie! Math really is fascinating! f'(x) is equal to the gradient of the tangent wtf

  • @sunnyblaze4912
    @sunnyblaze4912 5 років тому +12

    I love how the crowd is excited and really into it.

  • @sieg624
    @sieg624 7 років тому +129

    I have been through Highschool loving maths all the while, learning only the method not the reasoning. Thank you for giving me the reasoning =D

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 4 роки тому +15

    More like Eddie WOOOOHOOO i finally get it...
    What an awsome young teacher.
    Brushing up my calculus as part of mediation.

  • @sciencethings5731
    @sciencethings5731 4 роки тому +6

    I finished high school a couple of months ago and this guy has me watching math for fun. I had an aha moment when I finally understood what this stuff was all about

  • @tristanmoller9498
    @tristanmoller9498 6 років тому +144

    God, I want to learn calculus from you man! You think you’d ever publish a playlist from your lessons? I’d even pay for it.

    • @kelleybryant9351
      @kelleybryant9351 4 роки тому +20

      For anyone interested, you can go to mrwootube.com and look for the lesson videos. It's all links to playlists of his youtube content, but in the order you would take it in his class. It's also freely given.
      misterwootube.com/2020/03/18/lesson-videos/

    • @raabia936
      @raabia936 4 роки тому +1

      @@kelleybryant9351 God bless you

    • @robertrobert5832
      @robertrobert5832 4 роки тому +1

      @@kelleybryant9351 thanks a lot,,

    • @chetna938
      @chetna938 Рік тому

      That's actually will be cool

  • @isalutefamille
    @isalutefamille 5 років тому +123

    55 yo. Woke up watching this because the learning never stops regardless how old you are.

    • @gman8648
      @gman8648 5 років тому +7

      57 here and I couldn't agree with you more.

    • @chipcurry
      @chipcurry 4 роки тому +10

      Try 73. I took calculus in college as an elective. But I went a different direction and majored in sociology, now work as a musician. But I did like the calculus class. I still like it.

    • @nhatnamtrinh5017
      @nhatnamtrinh5017 4 роки тому +7

      I'm 46, and wish that someone had taught me this way when I was in school.

    • @vodkacannon
      @vodkacannon 4 роки тому

      chipcurry Nice. If your head hurts, it means you’re learning and growing.

    • @vodkacannon
      @vodkacannon 4 роки тому

      chipcurry You can figure out the secrets of the universe with math. It makes life satisfying.

  • @siklair5295
    @siklair5295 5 років тому +7

    Hi, I love your videos! They are so interesting, I already know everything you talk about but the way you talk about it is just fantastic! If every teacher taught like you mathematics would have such a good reputation! Love u!

  • @TheJanstyler
    @TheJanstyler 2 роки тому +5

    I've had all of this in school before and was (and still am) very good at implementing it. But after watching this video I honestly feel like I understand it way more than I did before. If every maths teacher were like you, maths would be a vastly more popular subject.

  • @kevongunning2309
    @kevongunning2309 6 років тому +7

    this dude thought me something that a teacher take 2 terms to teach me. he is great.

  • @ricardogoncalves1607
    @ricardogoncalves1607 5 років тому +1

    Eddie Woo thank you so much for doing this. You are a hero. The world needs more people like you. Only education can help us do and get better!

  • @michaeligwe6406
    @michaeligwe6406 3 роки тому +1

    You are a great teacher Mr Woo. I just watched your videos for fun but you make Mathematics so much more meaningful and fun.

  • @yashlakdawala7232
    @yashlakdawala7232 5 років тому +8

    Just amazed!
    In school I just knew derivative of x^2 is 2x, now I know why. It solves a lot of problems ahead.

  • @perplexedmoth
    @perplexedmoth 6 років тому +2

    Best instructor I've seen hands down. Just wow.

  • @argonwheatbelly637
    @argonwheatbelly637 6 років тому +5

    This is a joy; a guilty pleasure, like watching a cooking show. I'm enjoying the cheerful teaching method, and it inspires me to do even more to help my children fall in love with math.

  • @JeremaeFlores
    @JeremaeFlores 5 років тому +5

    I passed calculus not understanding a thing. I wish this was how it was taught! Your students are blessed

    • @m.moonsie
      @m.moonsie 5 років тому

      So how did you do that exactly?

    • @kebrl
      @kebrl 4 роки тому +4

      ​@@m.moonsie It's possible to memorize derivatives such as x^2 > 2x (and pass the class) without actually understanding why it works that way.

    • @75pdubs
      @75pdubs Рік тому +1

      @@m.moonsiememorize and regurgitate. It’s the way schools work here in America.

  • @lowiehojas5525
    @lowiehojas5525 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Eddie for the videos you upload.
    I am not a smart man, and i struggle to learn something by just "do this because that is what it is". I need to know the fundamental reason why such thing is being done. Your way of teaching is excellent for me.

  • @lowiehojas5525
    @lowiehojas5525 2 роки тому

    so much "AHA!" moment for me, shows how much i don't know and just learnt from you. Thank you so much!!

  • @MaxTooney
    @MaxTooney 5 років тому +11

    I wish I had gotten such a concise explanation by some who obviously ENJOYS teaching when I first took this 'subject' over forty years ago :-(

  • @cindygirlification
    @cindygirlification 4 роки тому +3

    A Wonderful Generosity of spirit shines through in Eddie’s teachings ! Thank you mate 🙏!

  • @clemverpomtato
    @clemverpomtato 3 роки тому

    the last part was a huge tease. this is better than most series i watch

  • @mirkkuffs
    @mirkkuffs 6 років тому +4

    THANK YOU! When we had this in math class the teacher was just like "Here's this formula. Put the numbers here, it works." and I was completely clueless. Thanks to you I actually understand the subject!

  • @semmering1
    @semmering1 2 роки тому +1

    Best explaination ever seen -.great teacher, respect!!!!!

  • @userzero
    @userzero 6 років тому

    Have not practiced calculus for several years and the fundamentals went out the window. Here I am required to take Calc 2 and this is helping with the refresher. Thank you.

  • @ezekielward1183
    @ezekielward1183 2 роки тому

    I've learnt a lot in that little space of time than I learned in a hole semester. Good job

  • @narimafanficfan
    @narimafanficfan 3 роки тому

    (I am the farthest from Math any human could be, but still I UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS WONDERFUL TEACHER SAYS!!!!!! its a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!) Bless you man,!!!!

  • @Kindly365
    @Kindly365 3 роки тому

    Finally I understood what s the meaning behind using lim x tends to 0 in front of functions. Wish i had such teacher ..

  • @JohnVanderbeck
    @JohnVanderbeck Рік тому +2

    Took me an embarrassing long time to realize "gradient" is what we call "slope" in the US

  • @mhellden
    @mhellden Рік тому +1

    Finally I got the basic Calculus... Thank you

  • @Alex-eo1to
    @Alex-eo1to 7 років тому +73

    This guy is so much more engaging and insightful than Sal Kahn.

    • @logicalstrike4772
      @logicalstrike4772 7 років тому +3

      Thats Australia for ya

    • @prateekdhingra6957
      @prateekdhingra6957 6 років тому

      Exactly!

    • @AnshulRaman
      @AnshulRaman 6 років тому +16

      *Khan
      There is a big, big difference between Khan and Kahn

    • @nobod354
      @nobod354 5 років тому +1

      @@logicalstrike4772 Australia doesnt exist dawg

  • @asrobolord3153
    @asrobolord3153 2 роки тому

    u r the real best teacher who I know of

  • @tieman3790
    @tieman3790 6 років тому +1

    Wow ive done primes so many times and just now i know where it comes from. It makes so much more sense now

  • @fungiuse
    @fungiuse 6 років тому +1

    EXCELLENT EXPLANATION -- other math professors should watch this video !!!

  • @davidgyang7817
    @davidgyang7817 5 років тому +2

    wow!!!,this is wonderful,interesting and insightful.

  • @rukonuzzamanbd
    @rukonuzzamanbd 2 роки тому +1

    Just mind-blowing ❤️

  • @thepanther1728
    @thepanther1728 5 років тому +6

    i wish there was a playlist from 1 to infinity, from eddie woo :)

  • @nameunimportant1073
    @nameunimportant1073 3 роки тому

    No wonder Mr Woo has over a million followers - he is such a great teacher!

  • @day_lenh4243
    @day_lenh4243 6 років тому +14

    This is the only person who can really teach well

  • @ArhamKhan05
    @ArhamKhan05 Рік тому +1

    Sir you are doing a great job

  • @egregiouslytalented2381
    @egregiouslytalented2381 4 роки тому +1

    i am 13 and learning integral calculus becuz of u eddie .god blast the people who have disliked the video.

  • @fmhqbattousai
    @fmhqbattousai 6 років тому +8

    I'm about to go back to college after 11 years -- the students he's teaching in these videos are in 11th grade. I can understand some of it, but I definitely need a more basic math course (or 20) before I take calculus haha -- I feel incredibly dumb.

    • @ufukakkaya9534
      @ufukakkaya9534 4 роки тому +2

      Bro, even the fact that you want to go back to college provea, that you're not dumb at all! Just put effort into this along the way and I believe you'll make it! 💪🏼

  • @cynic150
    @cynic150 5 років тому +2

    What an interesting piece. It takes a long time to get going at the start, very slow and lethargic. But later on it is really exciting.

  • @ojassingh8313
    @ojassingh8313 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful, thank you so much sir for your kind efforts. I am satisfied the most after watching yours explanation I express my gratitude from India.🙏🙏

  • @waqasahmad6737
    @waqasahmad6737 2 роки тому

    I WISH I had a teacher like him growing up.

  • @adilmurad5028
    @adilmurad5028 2 роки тому +1

    Great, learning with fun

  • @biktolia_7223
    @biktolia_7223 4 роки тому +2

    I'm still stuck but thats probably a me problem, your lessons are amazing

  • @rosellaaj3709
    @rosellaaj3709 2 роки тому

    ngl its kinda amazing that we can find the gradient at ***any*** point on a graph simply by taking the derivitive

  • @alanbrooke144
    @alanbrooke144 4 роки тому +1

    I did calculus up to 2nd year at university, and no one ever bothered to explain what it was, or what purpose it served - ‘just learn the rules’. No wonder I never really understood it.

  • @ashmita183
    @ashmita183 5 років тому +2

    Binging on this like it’s Netflix

  • @Jrloveish
    @Jrloveish 3 роки тому

    So I’m retaking calculus, from the comfort of my phone. You sir are an amazing teacher.

  • @rajmiglani4159
    @rajmiglani4159 4 роки тому

    Not netflix but your videos are a cake to binge 😀

  • @jimmorrison4291
    @jimmorrison4291 3 роки тому

    6:45 It finally clicks into place! Good feeling

  • @Libegfrat1
    @Libegfrat1 5 років тому

    You are great. Your passion passionates

  • @pratyushjena282
    @pratyushjena282 6 років тому +1

    It's so awesome I never thought that I can understand this topic you contradicted me.😁😁😁😁😁

  • @khasheshaikh210
    @khasheshaikh210 4 роки тому

    Amazing those guys are lucky to get a teacher like him

  • @petertran5419
    @petertran5419 2 роки тому

    Reading these comments here it confirm how great my h.s. math teacher was. Mr. Sadlowsky, Columbia Heights H.S. MN class of 90. He basically taught us calculus in first principle. Derivative, integral, etc.... all with the limit of h approaches zero.

    • @75pdubs
      @75pdubs Рік тому +1

      You’re lucky. First principles is the way to go rather than the silly memorization our schools typically teach.

  • @snehashissarkar9259
    @snehashissarkar9259 2 роки тому

    I really hated calculus but damn after your vdeos it's actually interesting in school and college we were only told to mug up the formulas and apply them which I royally failed at but now I think they will be a lot more easier to remember

  • @abderrahimboutat9860
    @abderrahimboutat9860 6 років тому +1

    U helped me a lot remembering math...thank u

  • @hbruwnghnem3112
    @hbruwnghnem3112 2 роки тому +1

    Sir, cannot see and read the small writing on the blackboard.

  • @tristanmoller9498
    @tristanmoller9498 6 років тому +1

    What would f'(x) look like on the graph for f(x) = x^3
    It’s incredible now we have graphs to describe the exact steepness of other graphs!

    • @tristanmoller9498
      @tristanmoller9498 6 років тому

      Or as an equation?

    • @finlaycampbell3234
      @finlaycampbell3234 6 років тому +2

      Tristan Möller the f’(x) = 3x^2. The x value (which represents gradient on the f(x) graph) is always positive but is getting ‘less positive’ up until y=0, and then gets bigger.

    • @Mot-dh5sx
      @Mot-dh5sx 6 років тому

      If you want to find another derivative you can always go on symbolab.

  • @Mariomation3275
    @Mariomation3275 5 років тому +1

    how do i find the playlist for this thing?

  • @lazy_apple4893
    @lazy_apple4893 4 роки тому +2

    Im 10 and my mom is soo happy that i know calculus now 🤣🤣

  • @RetroGamingClashOfClans
    @RetroGamingClashOfClans 5 років тому

    ok so that's how you get the equation of the velocity vs time from the position vs time graph.. in my physics1 class the graphs are always given so I always wondered isn't it gonna be hard to get the equation of that velocity vs time graph when there is a uniform acceleration ( > 0 ) but now ik you just substitue the position vs time equation into the first derivative

  • @rabiueldodo7019
    @rabiueldodo7019 6 років тому +2

    How I wish you were my college mathematics teacher

  • @israelRaizer
    @israelRaizer 4 роки тому

    What happened at 6:34? Did someone bump into the camera and the video had to be stabilized?

  • @davidyim5019
    @davidyim5019 6 років тому

    Is there another video after this one or this is it for this equation? I now understand why I had to take calculus back then. GREAT INSTRUCTION!!!

  • @rdkinley
    @rdkinley 6 років тому

    wish i had had lecturers like this 50 years ago at UCNW Bangor 50 years ago

  • @sarajones7180
    @sarajones7180 5 років тому

    Any chance you can tell us what book you are using or is there a link available for the exercises?

  • @saxbybolton-johnson5288
    @saxbybolton-johnson5288 3 роки тому

    Would someone be able to explain to me why f'(x) = 2 x 1 at 6:39 . Where does the 2 come from?

    • @kebrl
      @kebrl 3 роки тому

      Since f'(x) = 2x when the x (input) value is 1 we get: f'(1) = 2*1

  • @saadehmarsel
    @saadehmarsel 5 років тому +2

    When we sub x^2 for F(x), how do we sub x^2 for F(x+h) ,, wouldnt that be (x^2+h) ?

    • @LukeRaus
      @LukeRaus 4 роки тому +4

      Hi Marsel, figured I'd have a go at answering your question despite it being 7 months old. In the function definition where we say f(x)=x^2, we could use anything else instead of x: we could say f(c)=c^2 or even f(?)=?^2. The function is simply saying that we square whatever term we input. So if that term is (x+h), we can think that ?=(x+h) so since f(?)=?^2, we get f(?)=(x+h)^2. Again, we simply square the input! The confusion arises because Eddie uses 2 x's: by inputting (x+h) as x, it seems like he's saying x=(x+h). The important thing to realize is that these x's have nothing to do with each other! The x in the function definition simply represents "whatever term we input" and has nothing to do with the x on his graph.

  • @reznovvazileski3193
    @reznovvazileski3193 7 років тому

    Hmm this got me thinking why it doesn't go steeper visually but does go steeper numerically. Giving it a shot I came to the conclusion that phi = arctan(y/x) so then |d/dx * phi| = |d/dx * arctan(y/x)| = 1/(x^2+1) which goes to zero for x -> inf.

  • @AakashVaish
    @AakashVaish 6 років тому +1

    I wish I could meet him in my school years!

  • @misterwatson3337
    @misterwatson3337 4 роки тому

    there is some evidence that calculus was first used by pythagoris(it may have been one of his contemporaries). But I have seen the evidence.

  • @ggbond942
    @ggbond942 11 місяців тому

    Sir reminds me of why we need teachers

  • @alwaysthelight
    @alwaysthelight 5 років тому +1

    Mr Woo makes you think why you are using formulae, not just plugging things in.

  • @theoharisgkagkos528
    @theoharisgkagkos528 3 роки тому

    I love your videos❤

  • @JT-wk9sf
    @JT-wk9sf 5 років тому

    Hey what happens next!! Where is the 3 of 2???

  • @MJ-iy4fb
    @MJ-iy4fb 5 років тому

    Eddie, you're a master at explaining math. Nice job!! I enjoyed your lessons. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lucbauer
    @lucbauer 6 років тому

    i finally understood what derivatives mean graphically!

  • @hemantsinghshekhawat7224
    @hemantsinghshekhawat7224 4 роки тому

    At around 5:08 you mention the cubic curve of as a graph that keeps on increasing, stops (at a stationAry point) and then keeps on increasing. Then you further say that it does not have any turning point. Then numerically if we see, even square curve (parabola) goes on increasing ( from -ve infinity to 0) stops at 0 and then again keeps increasing. So isn't the parabola also an answer of your question (at 5:05)?????????????

    • @BradNakken
      @BradNakken 2 роки тому +1

      A parabola is not an example of a curve with no turning point. The parabola has a turning point at 0 because in your example it stops moving towards positive infinity and starts moving towards negative infinity.

  • @Vasilioo7
    @Vasilioo7 8 місяців тому

    I have never understood small rocks of measure but think I’m understanding😁

  • @yksnimus
    @yksnimus 5 років тому

    whats the vid next to this?

  • @AkuroGames
    @AkuroGames 10 місяців тому

    7:07 (gotta remember this!!)

  • @cadmiumbop
    @cadmiumbop 5 років тому

    You can tell this guy loves maths. It is all in his eyes

  • @paulynnlrobertson
    @paulynnlrobertson 4 роки тому

    We want the tangent, not the secant!
    Great work.

  • @rinawmatlau1105
    @rinawmatlau1105 2 роки тому +1

    Damn i want to turn around time by knowing this so bad

  • @justinatienza4494
    @justinatienza4494 3 роки тому

    did you just refer to the original function of x^3 as the vanilla version lool genuis at its finest

  • @thethaledwaba8561
    @thethaledwaba8561 4 роки тому

    Back to the basics.

  • @mikumikumiku
    @mikumikumiku 6 років тому

    UA-cam's auto generated subtitle was able to differentiate between Stationary and stationery.. amazing..

  • @martysanchez8894
    @martysanchez8894 2 місяці тому

    "We'll have a look at that later on"
    Me: Guess I'm watching more videos

  • @milindbordia
    @milindbordia 6 років тому +2

    Lit fam thanks

  • @waqasahmad6737
    @waqasahmad6737 2 роки тому +1

    He is making the most boring topic an interesting one

  • @UmarAlFarooq
    @UmarAlFarooq 4 роки тому

    Awesome explanation!! I got like 90% of that.

  • @gman8648
    @gman8648 5 років тому

    Me too Harish!

  • @rhpmike
    @rhpmike 4 роки тому

    So... can't teachers just watch this guy before their lesson and teach this way?

  • @ryashaswinisree7254
    @ryashaswinisree7254 5 років тому

    I don't understand how the the straight line of f'(x)=2x passes through the origin,,,, someone help me out :3

    • @yksnimus
      @yksnimus 5 років тому +3

      when x = 0, y = 2 x 0, which is also 0