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Infinite powers : how calculus reveals the secrets of the universe / Steven Strogatz

This work explores the history and applications of calculus, from its origins in ancient Greece to modern scientific discoveries. It explains how mathematical principles use the concept of infinity to solve real-world problems in technology, medicine, and physics.

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