Horizontal slices refer to dividing a shape or graph into thin, parallel strips that are perpendicular to the x-axis. These slices help in finding the area under a curve or calculating volumes of solids.
Imagine you have a delicious cake and you want to know how much frosting is on each layer. To find out, you can cut the cake horizontally into thin slices and measure the amount of frosting on each slice. Similarly, horizontal slices in calculus help us measure different properties of functions.
Graphing Functions: This term refers to plotting points on a coordinate plane to create a visual representation of a mathematical relationship between variables.
Area Under the Curve: This term represents the total area enclosed by a curve and an axis within specific boundaries.
Volumes of Solids: This term refers to calculating the amount of space occupied by three-dimensional objects using integration techniques.
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