Calculus of Variations: an Animated Introduction! @FacultyofKhan
Calculus of Variations: an Animated Introduction!  @FacultyofKhan
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Continuing with my new style of animated videos, here's another lesson introducing Calculus of Variations! Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=6HeQc7CSkZs

Questions/requests? Let me know in the comments!

Pre-requisites: Not many, just know Calculus 1 (obviously).

Special thanks to my Patrons:
Patapom
Eugene Bulkin
Andy Johnston
Patrick Gibson
Joseph Dubeau
David Johnston

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