published by
the University of New South Wales
written by
Joe Wolfe
This web page provides a basic introduction to differentials and integrals, written in simple language and accompanied by easily-understood examples. It covers topics such as the chain rule, log function, exponentials, polynomials, and trigonometric functions. Animations, still images, graphs, and diagrams are used to illustrate important concepts.
This tutorial is part of the PhysClips collection of web-based resources on introductory mechanics, electricity, and magnetism.
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=8474">Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Calculus: Differentials, Integrals and Partial Derivatives. Sydney: University of New South Wales, January 18, 2008.</a>
J. Wolfe, Physclips: Calculus: Differentials, Integrals and Partial Derivatives (University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2007), <https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/calculus.htm>.
Wolfe, J. (2008, January 18). Physclips: Calculus: Differentials, Integrals and Partial Derivatives. Retrieved May 20, 2026, from University of New South Wales: https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/calculus.htm
Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Calculus: Differentials, Integrals and Partial Derivatives. Sydney: University of New South Wales, January 18, 2008. https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/calculus.htm (accessed 20 May 2026).
Wolfe, Joe. Physclips: Calculus: Differentials, Integrals and Partial Derivatives. Sydney: University of New South Wales, 2007. 18 Jan. 2008. 20 May 2026 <https://www.animations.physics.unsw.edu.au/jw/calculus.htm>.
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Year = {2007}
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