Calculus Derivatives
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What does the derivative of a function f(x) at a point x=a represent?

  • The slope of the normal line to the graph of the function at that point.
  • The rate of change of the function with respect to x at that point. (correct)
  • The area under the curve of the function at that point.
  • The maximum value of the function at that point.

    • What is the derivative of the function f(x) = x^n, according to the Power Rule?

  • (n+1)x^(n+1)
  • (n-1)x^(n-1)
  • nx^(n+1)
  • nx^(n-1) (correct)

    • What is the geometric interpretation of the derivative of a function at a point?

  • The area under the curve of the function at that point.
  • The slope of the normal line to the graph of the function at that point.
  • The slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at that point. (correct)
  • The maximum value of the function at that point.

    • What is the second derivative of a function f(x)?

    <p>The rate of change of the first derivative f'(x).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of derivatives in economics?

    <p>Analyzing the behavior of economic systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Chain Rule of differentiation?

    <p>If f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Derivatives

    Definition

    • The derivative of a function f(x) at a point x=a represents the rate of change of the function with respect to x at that point.
    • Notation: f'(a) or (d/dx)f(x)|x=a

    Rules of Differentiation

    • Power Rule: If f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = nx^(n-1)
    • Product Rule: If f(x) = u(x)v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)
    • Quotient Rule: If f(x) = u(x)/v(x), then f'(x) = (u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)) / v(x)^2
    • Chain Rule: If f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x)

    Geometric Interpretation

    • The derivative of a function at a point represents the slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at that point.
    • The derivative can be used to find the maximum and minimum values of a function.

    Higher-Order Derivatives

    • The second derivative f''(x) represents the rate of change of the first derivative f'(x).
    • Higher-order derivatives can be used to analyze the concavity and inflection points of a function.

    Applications of Derivatives

    • Optimization: Derivatives are used to find the maximum and minimum values of a function, which is crucial in many fields such as economics and physics.
    • Physics: Derivatives are used to model the motion of objects, including the acceleration and velocity of particles and the curvature of space-time.
    • Economics: Derivatives are used to model the behavior of economic systems, including the analysis of supply and demand curves.

    Derivatives

    Definition

    • Derivative of a function f(x) at a point x=a represents the rate of change of the function with respect to x at that point.
    • Notation: f'(a) or (d/dx)f(x)|x=a

    Rules of Differentiation

    Power Rule

    • If f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = nx^(n-1)

    Product Rule

    • If f(x) = u(x)v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x)

    Quotient Rule

    • If f(x) = u(x)/v(x), then f'(x) = (u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)) / v(x)^2

    Chain Rule

    • If f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x)

    Geometric Interpretation

    • Derivative of a function at a point represents the slope of the tangent line to the graph of the function at that point.
    • Derivative can be used to find the maximum and minimum values of a function.

    Higher-Order Derivatives

    • Second derivative f''(x) represents the rate of change of the first derivative f'(x).
    • Higher-order derivatives can be used to analyze the concavity and inflection points of a function.

    Applications of Derivatives

    Optimization

    • Derivatives are used to find the maximum and minimum values of a function, crucial in economics and physics.

    Physics

    • Derivatives are used to model the motion of objects, including acceleration and velocity of particles and curvature of space-time.

    Economics

    • Derivatives are used to model the behavior of economic systems, including analysis of supply and demand curves.

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