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What is the limit definition of the derivative as applied to a function $f(x)$?
What is the limit definition of the derivative as applied to a function $f(x)$?
- $f'(x) = lim_{x→a} \frac{f(a) - f(x)}{x-a}$
- $f'(x) = lim_{h→0} \frac{f(x) - f(x+h)}{h}$
- $f'(x) = lim_{h→0} \frac{f(h) - f(x)}{h}$
- $f'(x) = lim_{h→0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h}$ (correct)
If a function is differentiable at every point in its domain, what can be inferred?
If a function is differentiable at every point in its domain, what can be inferred?
- The function is always increasing
- The derivative approaches infinity at some points
- The function has a minimum at some point in its domain
- The function is continuous throughout its domain (correct)
What is the proper notation for the derivative of a function $f(x)$?
What is the proper notation for the derivative of a function $f(x)$?
- $f(x)$
- $f\prime(x)$ (correct)
- $f''(x)$
- $df/dx$
Which statement about the derivative of the absolute value function is correct?
Which statement about the derivative of the absolute value function is correct?
What does the derivative at a point indicate about the function at that point?
What does the derivative at a point indicate about the function at that point?
What is the slope of the tangent line of the function at x = a represented by?
What is the slope of the tangent line of the function at x = a represented by?
If g(t) = t / (t + 1), what can be inferred about the object's movement at t = 10 hours?
If g(t) = t / (t + 1), what can be inferred about the object's movement at t = 10 hours?
Which property allows us to differentiate a sum or difference of functions?
Which property allows us to differentiate a sum or difference of functions?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
What does the slope of the derivative function f'(x) indicate about f(x)?
What does the slope of the derivative function f'(x) indicate about f(x)?
What must be true for the Power Rule to apply when using derivatives?
What must be true for the Power Rule to apply when using derivatives?
When sketching the graph of the derivative f'(x), what does a positive value indicate?
When sketching the graph of the derivative f'(x), what does a positive value indicate?
Which of the following is true about the derivative of a product of two functions?
Which of the following is true about the derivative of a product of two functions?
What happens when the derivative of a function is zero?
What happens when the derivative of a function is zero?
What does the notation f'(x) signify?
What does the notation f'(x) signify?
Which of the following scenarios indicates that an object has stopped moving based on its derivative?
Which of the following scenarios indicates that an object has stopped moving based on its derivative?
In which situation would you not apply the derivative definition directly?
In which situation would you not apply the derivative definition directly?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between differentiability and continuity?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between differentiability and continuity?
What is the significance of the function $f(x) = |x|$ concerning differentiability?
What is the significance of the function $f(x) = |x|$ concerning differentiability?
Which of the following notations does NOT represent the derivative of a function $f(x)$?
Which of the following notations does NOT represent the derivative of a function $f(x)$?
What is the interpretation of the derivative at a specific point $f′(a)$?
What is the interpretation of the derivative at a specific point $f′(a)$?
How can you determine if the volume of water in a tank is increasing or decreasing at a specific time?
How can you determine if the volume of water in a tank is increasing or decreasing at a specific time?
What misconception do students often have regarding increasing or decreasing functions?
What misconception do students often have regarding increasing or decreasing functions?
At what point is the volume of water in the tank not changing according to the volume function $V(t) = 2t² - 16t + 35$?
At what point is the volume of water in the tank not changing according to the volume function $V(t) = 2t² - 16t + 35$?
What is the relationship between the definition of the derivative and the need for derivative formulas?
What is the relationship between the definition of the derivative and the need for derivative formulas?
Which notation can be used to simplify the representation of the derivative?
Which notation can be used to simplify the representation of the derivative?
How can evaluating $V(t)$ at specific points lead to misconceptions about water volume change?
How can evaluating $V(t)$ at specific points lead to misconceptions about water volume change?
What does the notation $d/dx(y)$ imply?
What does the notation $d/dx(y)$ imply?
In the context of derivatives, what does 'instantaneous rate of change' mean?
In the context of derivatives, what does 'instantaneous rate of change' mean?
What is the general suggestion for handling functions with radicals when computing derivatives?
What is the general suggestion for handling functions with radicals when computing derivatives?
What does the Product Rule state about differentiating products of two functions?
What does the Product Rule state about differentiating products of two functions?
Which of the following functions requires the Quotient Rule for differentiation?
Which of the following functions requires the Quotient Rule for differentiation?
When differentiating a function that can be simplified first, what should be done?
When differentiating a function that can be simplified first, what should be done?
What is the derivative of the sine function?
What is the derivative of the sine function?
For which of the following functions can the Product Rule be applied?
For which of the following functions can the Product Rule be applied?
Which of the following represents the derivative of the tangent function?
Which of the following represents the derivative of the tangent function?
What is a common mistake students make when applying the Product Rule?
What is a common mistake students make when applying the Product Rule?
What must be true for two functions to be differentiable under the Quotient Rule?
What must be true for two functions to be differentiable under the Quotient Rule?
What is the result of applying the limit as h approaches 0 in the derivative of sine?
What is the result of applying the limit as h approaches 0 in the derivative of sine?
When differentiating the function f(x) = x^3 + 300x^3 + 4 at x = -2, what is being determined?
When differentiating the function f(x) = x^3 + 300x^3 + 4 at x = -2, what is being determined?
What is the derivative of sec(x)?
What is the derivative of sec(x)?
How is tangent defined in terms of sine and cosine?
How is tangent defined in terms of sine and cosine?
Which of the following expressions defines the Quotient Rule?
Which of the following expressions defines the Quotient Rule?
What is the first step in applying the Quotient Rule?
What is the first step in applying the Quotient Rule?
What is the result when differentiating cos(x)?
What is the result when differentiating cos(x)?
How can the derivative of a product be incorrectly computed?
How can the derivative of a product be incorrectly computed?
Which formula is commonly used to differentiate tan(x)?
Which formula is commonly used to differentiate tan(x)?
If a function g(t) = 2t^6 + 7t - 6 is being differentiated, which rule should you primarily apply?
If a function g(t) = 2t^6 + 7t - 6 is being differentiated, which rule should you primarily apply?
What approach should be used to find when an object described by s(t) = 2t^3 − 21t^2 + 60t − 10 is moving left or right?
What approach should be used to find when an object described by s(t) = 2t^3 − 21t^2 + 60t − 10 is moving left or right?
What does the derivative signify in the context of a bank account represented by P(t)?
What does the derivative signify in the context of a bank account represented by P(t)?
Which identity states that cos^2(x) + sin^2(x) equals 1?
Which identity states that cos^2(x) + sin^2(x) equals 1?
What must be done first when differentiating a radical term like y = √x?
What must be done first when differentiating a radical term like y = √x?
When using the limit definition of the derivative for the function f(x) = a^x, which part is factored out as a constant?
When using the limit definition of the derivative for the function f(x) = a^x, which part is factored out as a constant?
For the natural logarithm function, what is the commonly derived function?
For the natural logarithm function, what is the commonly derived function?
Which concept is essential for differentiating the remaining trigonometric functions?
Which concept is essential for differentiating the remaining trigonometric functions?
How do you express the derivative of an exponential function?
How do you express the derivative of an exponential function?
What rule is typically used to differentiate functions of the form that involve a division?
What rule is typically used to differentiate functions of the form that involve a division?
What can be used to simplify the differentiation process for certain functions instead of applying the quotient rule?
What can be used to simplify the differentiation process for certain functions instead of applying the quotient rule?
Which function's derivative can be expressed as a combination of products and their derivatives according to the product rule?
Which function's derivative can be expressed as a combination of products and their derivatives according to the product rule?
Why is it necessary to use radians in Calculus, especially when dealing with trigonometric functions?
Why is it necessary to use radians in Calculus, especially when dealing with trigonometric functions?
Which of the following limits is correctly evaluated using the fact that $\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\theta} = 1$?
Which of the following limits is correctly evaluated using the fact that $\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\theta} = 1$?
What is the derivative of the sine function according to the limit definition provided?
What is the derivative of the sine function according to the limit definition provided?
What do the variables in the limit $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\sin(x+h) - \sin(x)}{h}$ represent?
What do the variables in the limit $\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\sin(x+h) - \sin(x)}{h}$ represent?
Which of the following is true regarding differentiating the product of multiple functions?
Which of the following is true regarding differentiating the product of multiple functions?
For the function $V(t) = 6\sqrt[3]{t^4 t + 1}$, what is necessary to determine whether the balloon is filling or draining at $t=8$?
For the function $V(t) = 6\sqrt[3]{t^4 t + 1}$, what is necessary to determine whether the balloon is filling or draining at $t=8$?
What is one key property derived from the limit $\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\cos(\theta) - 1}{\theta} = 0$?
What is one key property derived from the limit $\lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\cos(\theta) - 1}{\theta} = 0$?
When evaluating limits that involve sine and cosine, what common factor is often utilized?
When evaluating limits that involve sine and cosine, what common factor is often utilized?
When differentiating the function $h(x) = 4\sqrt{x} (x^2-2)$, what approach can be adopted?
When differentiating the function $h(x) = 4\sqrt{x} (x^2-2)$, what approach can be adopted?
For a function expressed in the form of a product of three functions, what does the extended product rule help achieve?
For a function expressed in the form of a product of three functions, what does the extended product rule help achieve?
What is the derivative of the natural exponential function, $f(x) = e^x$?
What is the derivative of the natural exponential function, $f(x) = e^x$?
What is the limit definition of the natural exponential number $e$?
What is the limit definition of the natural exponential number $e$?
What is the derivative of the logarithmic function $g(x) = ln(x)$?
What is the derivative of the logarithmic function $g(x) = ln(x)$?
What relationship holds for functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ if they are inverses?
What relationship holds for functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ if they are inverses?
Using the change of base formula, how is the derivative of $log_a(x)$ expressed?
Using the change of base formula, how is the derivative of $log_a(x)$ expressed?
For the general form of the exponential function $f(x) = a^x$, what is its derivative?
For the general form of the exponential function $f(x) = a^x$, what is its derivative?
What does the Power Rule state regarding differentiation?
What does the Power Rule state regarding differentiation?
What is the correct interpretation of the derivative result $d/dx(ln|x|) = rac{1}{x}$?
What is the correct interpretation of the derivative result $d/dx(ln|x|) = rac{1}{x}$?
If $s(t) = te^{t}$ represents the position of an object, when does the object stop moving?
If $s(t) = te^{t}$ represents the position of an object, when does the object stop moving?
Which of the following statements about inverse functions is correct?
Which of the following statements about inverse functions is correct?
What step is crucial in differentiating $log_a(x)$ using the chain rule?
What step is crucial in differentiating $log_a(x)$ using the chain rule?
Which condition must be satisfied for the logarithmic function derivative $d/dx(ln(x))$?
Which condition must be satisfied for the logarithmic function derivative $d/dx(ln(x))$?
For which type of function is the following statement correct: $d/dx(a^x) = a^x ln(a)$?
For which type of function is the following statement correct: $d/dx(a^x) = a^x ln(a)$?
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between the inverse sine function and the sine function?
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between the inverse sine function and the sine function?
What is the derivative of the inverse cosine function?
What is the derivative of the inverse cosine function?
Which of the following statements about the range of the inverse tangent function is correct?
Which of the following statements about the range of the inverse tangent function is correct?
How is the denominator of the derivative of the inverse sine function defined?
How is the denominator of the derivative of the inverse sine function defined?
What are the limits of the inverse tangent function as x approaches positive or negative infinity?
What are the limits of the inverse tangent function as x approaches positive or negative infinity?
When using the definition of inverse sine, which of the following is true?
When using the definition of inverse sine, which of the following is true?
What is the second derivative of the function $Q(t) = sec(5t)$?
What is the second derivative of the function $Q(t) = sec(5t)$?
Which of the following functions requires the product rule for differentiation?
Which of the following functions requires the product rule for differentiation?
What is the correct derivative expression for the inverse tangent function?
What is the correct derivative expression for the inverse tangent function?
Which inequality describes the range of values for x when dealing with the inverse sine function?
Which inequality describes the range of values for x when dealing with the inverse sine function?
Which expression correctly reflects the derivative of $f(y) = sin(3y) + e^{-2y} + ln(7y)$?
Which expression correctly reflects the derivative of $f(y) = sin(3y) + e^{-2y} + ln(7y)$?
How does the derivative of inverse cosine differ from that of inverse sine?
How does the derivative of inverse cosine differ from that of inverse sine?
For the function $g(w) = e^{1 - 2w^3}$, what is the first derivative?
For the function $g(w) = e^{1 - 2w^3}$, what is the first derivative?
What is the correct result when differentiating the function $f(t) = ln(1 + t^2)$?
What is the correct result when differentiating the function $f(t) = ln(1 + t^2)$?
What graphical feature assists in understanding the range and behavior of sine and cosine functions?
What graphical feature assists in understanding the range and behavior of sine and cosine functions?
Which of the following summarizes the restrictions for the inverse cosine function?
Which of the following summarizes the restrictions for the inverse cosine function?
What pattern do the derivatives of the six common inverse trigonometric functions share?
What pattern do the derivatives of the six common inverse trigonometric functions share?
What can be inferred about the limits of the inverse tangent function based on its graph?
What can be inferred about the limits of the inverse tangent function based on its graph?
Given the derivative of the inverse sine function, which term is used in its expression?
Given the derivative of the inverse sine function, which term is used in its expression?
What is the key difference in the domains of the inverse sine and inverse cosine functions?
What is the key difference in the domains of the inverse sine and inverse cosine functions?
What is the derivative of the function $R(z) = \sqrt{5z - 8}$ using the Chain Rule?
What is the derivative of the function $R(z) = \sqrt{5z - 8}$ using the Chain Rule?
Which of these expressions represents the Chain Rule correctly?
Which of these expressions represents the Chain Rule correctly?
What is the alternate notation for the function $\tan^{-1}(x)$?
What is the alternate notation for the function $\tan^{-1}(x)$?
For the function $y = \sqrt{z} \sin^{-1}(z)$, which of the following is true about its differentiation?
For the function $y = \sqrt{z} \sin^{-1}(z)$, which of the following is true about its differentiation?
In the context of derivatives, what does identifying the 'inside function' and 'outside function' help determine?
In the context of derivatives, what does identifying the 'inside function' and 'outside function' help determine?
Which function requires the Chain Rule to find its derivative?
Which function requires the Chain Rule to find its derivative?
What must be considered when differentiating the function $y = \tan(3\sqrt{3}x^2 + \tan(5x))$?
What must be considered when differentiating the function $y = \tan(3\sqrt{3}x^2 + \tan(5x))$?
When evaluating the function $R(z) = \sqrt{5z - 8}$, which operation is performed last?
When evaluating the function $R(z) = \sqrt{5z - 8}$, which operation is performed last?
The derivative of what type of functions are typically computed without needing the Chain Rule?
The derivative of what type of functions are typically computed without needing the Chain Rule?
Which derivative represents that of the function $y = \sqrt{z}$?
Which derivative represents that of the function $y = \sqrt{z}$?
Which of the following is an example of an outside function when applying the Chain Rule?
Which of the following is an example of an outside function when applying the Chain Rule?
In the expression $f'(g(x))$ of the Chain Rule, what does $g(x)$ represent?
In the expression $f'(g(x))$ of the Chain Rule, what does $g(x)$ represent?
What is the primary purpose of the Chain Rule in calculus?
What is the primary purpose of the Chain Rule in calculus?
What is the form of the function when using the chain rule with the function $f(x) = a^x$?
What is the form of the function when using the chain rule with the function $f(x) = a^x$?
Which differentiation technique may be required along with the chain rule?
Which differentiation technique may be required along with the chain rule?
What is the function $g(t) = ext{sin}^3(e^{1-t} + 3 ext{sin}(6t))$ primarily utilizing?
What is the function $g(t) = ext{sin}^3(e^{1-t} + 3 ext{sin}(6t))$ primarily utilizing?
What result do you obtain when differentiating the function $T(x) = an^{-1}(2x)$?
What result do you obtain when differentiating the function $T(x) = an^{-1}(2x)$?
When performing implicit differentiation on the equation $xy = 1$, what is the value of $y'$ after differentiating both sides?
When performing implicit differentiation on the equation $xy = 1$, what is the value of $y'$ after differentiating both sides?
Which of the following expressions represents the derivative of $h(z) = 2(4z + e^{-9z})^{10}$ correctly?
Which of the following expressions represents the derivative of $h(z) = 2(4z + e^{-9z})^{10}$ correctly?
What is the result of the differentiation $f(z) = ext{sin}(ze^z)$ using the chain rule?
What is the result of the differentiation $f(z) = ext{sin}(ze^z)$ using the chain rule?
In implicit differentiation, what can you do if you cannot solve for y?
In implicit differentiation, what can you do if you cannot solve for y?
For the function $h(t) = (2t + 3)(6 - t^2)^3$, which rule is primarily used?
For the function $h(t) = (2t + 3)(6 - t^2)^3$, which rule is primarily used?
What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = ext{ln}(g(x))$?
What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = ext{ln}(g(x))$?
Which component of a function will require the chain rule when differentiating $f(t) = ext{cos}(4(t^3 + 2))$?
Which component of a function will require the chain rule when differentiating $f(t) = ext{cos}(4(t^3 + 2))$?
What is the correct derivative of the function $y = e^{g(x)}$ using the chain rule?
What is the correct derivative of the function $y = e^{g(x)}$ using the chain rule?
What is the main purpose of remembering special cases of the chain rule in derivatives?
What is the main purpose of remembering special cases of the chain rule in derivatives?
Which of the following is a correct usage of the chain rule for the function $y = ext{sec}(1 - 5x)$?
Which of the following is a correct usage of the chain rule for the function $y = ext{sec}(1 - 5x)$?
What method is commonly used to eliminate extra variables in related rates problems?
What method is commonly used to eliminate extra variables in related rates problems?
When the height of the water in an isosceles triangular trough is 120 cm and water is pumped in at a rate of $6 m^3/sec$, which rate needs to be determined?
When the height of the water in an isosceles triangular trough is 120 cm and water is pumped in at a rate of $6 m^3/sec$, which rate needs to be determined?
At what distance from the pole is the tip of the shadow moving fastest when a person is walking away at 2 ft/sec?
At what distance from the pole is the tip of the shadow moving fastest when a person is walking away at 2 ft/sec?
How is the total resistance R affected when R1 increases and R2 decreases in a parallel resistor circuit?
How is the total resistance R affected when R1 increases and R2 decreases in a parallel resistor circuit?
How many derivatives can typically be found for a polynomial of degree n before reaching zero?
How many derivatives can typically be found for a polynomial of degree n before reaching zero?
Which formula correctly represents the relationship of two resistors in parallel?
Which formula correctly represents the relationship of two resistors in parallel?
What is the primary reason for applying implicit differentiation in related rates problems?
What is the primary reason for applying implicit differentiation in related rates problems?
What is the height of the shadow changing when a person is 8 feet from the wall?
What is the height of the shadow changing when a person is 8 feet from the wall?
What is the significance of the second derivative in the context of a polynomial function?
What is the significance of the second derivative in the context of a polynomial function?
How should constants in related rates problems, such as the length of a ladder, be handled?
How should constants in related rates problems, such as the length of a ladder, be handled?
In related rates problems, which derivative is typically found first?
In related rates problems, which derivative is typically found first?
What is a common mistake students make when labeling quantities in related rates problems?
What is a common mistake students make when labeling quantities in related rates problems?
In the example of a ladder leaning against a wall, when should the hypotenuse be treated as constant?
In the example of a ladder leaning against a wall, when should the hypotenuse be treated as constant?
When applying related rates to the scenario of two people biking apart, what information must be known?
When applying related rates to the scenario of two people biking apart, what information must be known?
Why is it essential to separate variables in some related rates problems?
Why is it essential to separate variables in some related rates problems?
For the example of pumping air into a spherical balloon, what is being calculated?
For the example of pumping air into a spherical balloon, what is being calculated?
What happens to all derivatives of a polynomial after reaching the order of its degree?
What happens to all derivatives of a polynomial after reaching the order of its degree?
Why is sketching a diagram often helpful in solving related rates problems?
Why is sketching a diagram often helpful in solving related rates problems?
What must be determined first in any related rates problem?
What must be determined first in any related rates problem?
When determining the tip of the shadow's rate of movement, which factor is primarily considered?
When determining the tip of the shadow's rate of movement, which factor is primarily considered?
In the balloon example, if the volume is increasing at 5 cm³/min, how can this rate affect the radius?
In the balloon example, if the volume is increasing at 5 cm³/min, how can this rate affect the radius?
How is the rate of change of the distance between two moving people determined in their related rate problem?
How is the rate of change of the distance between two moving people determined in their related rate problem?
What does the fixed hypotenuse condition imply when using the Pythagorean theorem in related rates?
What does the fixed hypotenuse condition imply when using the Pythagorean theorem in related rates?
What does the variable θ represent in the last example of related rates?
What does the variable θ represent in the last example of related rates?
How do you find the relationship between various quantities in a related rates problem?
How do you find the relationship between various quantities in a related rates problem?
What must be done after identifying the derivatives and relationships in a related rates problem?
What must be done after identifying the derivatives and relationships in a related rates problem?
In the example with the cone-shaped tank, what information is necessary to find the rate of depth change?
In the example with the cone-shaped tank, what information is necessary to find the rate of depth change?
What must be included when differentiating terms with y during implicit differentiation?
What must be included when differentiating terms with y during implicit differentiation?
Which of the following represents an implicit function?
Which of the following represents an implicit function?
What is the purpose of the chain rule in implicit differentiation?
What is the purpose of the chain rule in implicit differentiation?
How do you differentiate the term sin(y(x)) in implicit differentiation?
How do you differentiate the term sin(y(x)) in implicit differentiation?
What is the result of differentiating the equation x^3y^5 + 3x = 8y^3 + 1?
What is the result of differentiating the equation x^3y^5 + 3x = 8y^3 + 1?
When differentiating with respect to a different variable, what must be added?
When differentiating with respect to a different variable, what must be added?
What would be the derivative of x^2 tan(y) when implicit differentiation is applied?
What would be the derivative of x^2 tan(y) when implicit differentiation is applied?
Which differentiation rule is primarily applied when functions involve compositions of functions in implicit differentiation?
Which differentiation rule is primarily applied when functions involve compositions of functions in implicit differentiation?
What is the importance of identifying y as a function of x in implicit differentiation?
What is the importance of identifying y as a function of x in implicit differentiation?
What must be done to find the equation of the tangent line for implicit functions?
What must be done to find the equation of the tangent line for implicit functions?
Which of the following indicates why implicit differentiation is necessary for certain functions?
Which of the following indicates why implicit differentiation is necessary for certain functions?
What happens if you fail to apply the chain rule while differentiating terms involving y?
What happens if you fail to apply the chain rule while differentiating terms involving y?
How is the process of differentiating x(t) and y(t) different from standard x and y differentiation?
How is the process of differentiating x(t) and y(t) different from standard x and y differentiation?
Which of the following represents the result of implicitly differentiating the equation x^3y^6 + e^{1-x} - cos(5y) = y^2?
Which of the following represents the result of implicitly differentiating the equation x^3y^6 + e^{1-x} - cos(5y) = y^2?
What differentiating technique should be applied when evaluating implicit functions at specific points?
What differentiating technique should be applied when evaluating implicit functions at specific points?
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Derivative of a function
Derivative of a function
The derivative of a function, denoted as f'(x), is a function that measures the instantaneous rate of change of the original function at any given point.
Derivative definition
Derivative definition
f'(x) = lim (h->0) [f(x+h) - f(x)] / h
Differentiable at a point
Differentiable at a point
A function is differentiable at a point 'a' if f'(a) exists.
Differentiable on an interval
Differentiable on an interval
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Instantaneous rate of change
Instantaneous rate of change
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Tangent line
Tangent line
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Instantaneous Velocity
Instantaneous Velocity
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Limit
Limit
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Differentiability implies continuity
Differentiability implies continuity
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Continuity does not imply differentiability
Continuity does not imply differentiability
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Absolute value function |x|
Absolute value function |x|
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Alternate derivative notation
Alternate derivative notation
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Evaluating the derivative at a point
Evaluating the derivative at a point
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Rate of Change
Rate of Change
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Increasing/Decreasing
Increasing/Decreasing
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'prime notation'
'prime notation'
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Fractional notation (dy/dx)
Fractional notation (dy/dx)
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f'(a)
f'(a)
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Derivative at a point
Derivative at a point
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Derivative notation
Derivative notation
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Common mistake (rate of change)
Common mistake (rate of change)
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Derivative application - Volume
Derivative application - Volume
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Slope of tangent line
Slope of tangent line
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Tangent line equation
Tangent line equation
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Velocity as a derivative
Velocity as a derivative
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Object moving right or left
Object moving right or left
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Object at rest
Object at rest
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Derivative of a sum
Derivative of a sum
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Derivative of a constant multiple
Derivative of a constant multiple
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Derivative of a constant
Derivative of a constant
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Power rule
Power rule
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Using the power rule
Using the power rule
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Derivative of a product/quotient
Derivative of a product/quotient
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Derivative for sketching
Derivative for sketching
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Using the derivative for sketching
Using the derivative for sketching
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Power Rule for Derivatives
Power Rule for Derivatives
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Derivative of a Difference
Derivative of a Difference
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Derivative of a Radical
Derivative of a Radical
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Product Rule
Product Rule
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Quotient Rule
Quotient Rule
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Differentiate a Product
Differentiate a Product
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Differentiate a Quotient
Differentiate a Quotient
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Derivative and Rate of Change
Derivative and Rate of Change
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Increasing/Decreasing Function
Increasing/Decreasing Function
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Motion and Derivative
Motion and Derivative
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W(z) derivative
W(z) derivative
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h(x) derivative
h(x) derivative
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f(x) derivative
f(x) derivative
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y derivative
y derivative
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V(t) derivative
V(t) derivative
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Product Rule (multiple functions)
Product Rule (multiple functions)
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(fgh)' derivative
(fgh)' derivative
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Trig Limits Fact
Trig Limits Fact
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Radians vs. Degrees
Radians vs. Degrees
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sin(x) derivative
sin(x) derivative
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Derivative of Trig Functions
Derivative of Trig Functions
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d/dx(cos(x))
d/dx(cos(x))
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e
e
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Natural Exponential Function
Natural Exponential Function
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Derivative of e^x
Derivative of e^x
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Inverse Functions
Inverse Functions
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Derivative of Inverse Functions
Derivative of Inverse Functions
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Natural Logarithm Function
Natural Logarithm Function
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Derivative of ln(x)
Derivative of ln(x)
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General Exponential Function
General Exponential Function
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Derivative of a^x
Derivative of a^x
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Change of Base Formula
Change of Base Formula
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Derivative of log_a(x)
Derivative of log_a(x)
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Chain Rule
Chain Rule
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Composite Function
Composite Function
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Outside Function
Outside Function
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Inside Function
Inside Function
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Derivative of the Outside Function
Derivative of the Outside Function
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Derivative of the Inside Function
Derivative of the Inside Function
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f'(g(x))
f'(g(x))
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√(5z - 8)
√(5z - 8)
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d(y)/dx
d(y)/dx
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y = f(u)
y = f(u)
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u = g(x)
u = g(x)
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d(y)/du
d(y)/du
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d(u)/dx
d(u)/dx
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Inverse Sine
Inverse Sine
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Inverse Cosine
Inverse Cosine
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Inverse Tangent
Inverse Tangent
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Derivative of Inverse Sine
Derivative of Inverse Sine
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Derivative of Inverse Cosine
Derivative of Inverse Cosine
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Derivative of Inverse Tangent
Derivative of Inverse Tangent
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Inverse Trig Function Range
Inverse Trig Function Range
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Inverse Trig Function Domain
Inverse Trig Function Domain
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Relationship between Trig and Inverse Trig
Relationship between Trig and Inverse Trig
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Evaluating Inverse Trig Functions
Evaluating Inverse Trig Functions
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Applications of Inverse Trig Functions
Applications of Inverse Trig Functions
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Derivatives of All Six Inverse Trig Functions
Derivatives of All Six Inverse Trig Functions
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Inverse Trig Functions and Unit Circle
Inverse Trig Functions and Unit Circle
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Understanding Inverse Trig Functions
Understanding Inverse Trig Functions
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Interpretations of derivatives
Interpretations of derivatives
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Increasing and decreasing functions
Increasing and decreasing functions
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Derivatives of exponentials and logarithms
Derivatives of exponentials and logarithms
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Second Derivative
Second Derivative
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Derivative of f(x) = [g(x)]^n
Derivative of f(x) = [g(x)]^n
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Derivative of f(x) = e^(g(x))
Derivative of f(x) = e^(g(x))
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Derivative of f(x) = ln(g(x))
Derivative of f(x) = ln(g(x))
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Implicit Differentiation
Implicit Differentiation
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Differentiate y=sec(1-5x)
Differentiate y=sec(1-5x)
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Differentiate g(x) = ln(x-4+x^4)
Differentiate g(x) = ln(x-4+x^4)
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Differentiate h(w) = e^(w^4 - 3w^2 + 9)
Differentiate h(w) = e^(w^4 - 3w^2 + 9)
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Differentiate f(t) = (2t^3 + cos(t))^50
Differentiate f(t) = (2t^3 + cos(t))^50
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Differentiate f(x) = sin(3x^2+x)
Differentiate f(x) = sin(3x^2+x)
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Understanding Derivatives Graphically
Understanding Derivatives Graphically
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Using Derivatives for Applications
Using Derivatives for Applications
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Related Rates
Related Rates
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Similar Triangles
Similar Triangles
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Trough
Trough
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Isosceles Triangle
Isosceles Triangle
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Shadow Length
Shadow Length
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Spotlight
Spotlight
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Height of Shadow
Height of Shadow
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Distance Between Bikes
Distance Between Bikes
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Resistors in Parallel
Resistors in Parallel
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Total Resistance
Total Resistance
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Higher Order Derivatives
Higher Order Derivatives
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Polynomial of Degree n
Polynomial of Degree n
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Related Rates Problem
Related Rates Problem
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Constant Rate
Constant Rate
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Related Quantities
Related Quantities
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Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem
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Diagram for Related Rates
Diagram for Related Rates
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Differentiating Implicitly
Differentiating Implicitly
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Units of Derivative
Units of Derivative
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Fixed Quantity
Fixed Quantity
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Rate of Change of Angle
Rate of Change of Angle
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Rate of Change of Volume
Rate of Change of Volume
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Rate of Change of Radius
Rate of Change of Radius
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Solving Related Rates
Solving Related Rates
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Applications of Derivatives
Applications of Derivatives
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What is y'?
What is y'?
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Differentiating terms with y
Differentiating terms with y
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Differentiating with respect to t
Differentiating with respect to t
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x' and y'
x' and y'
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Applications of Implicit Differentiation
Applications of Implicit Differentiation
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Differentiating composite functions
Differentiating composite functions
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How to identify implicit differentiation problems
How to identify implicit differentiation problems
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Remembering the Chain Rule in Implicit Differentiation
Remembering the Chain Rule in Implicit Differentiation
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Interpreting derivatives in implicit differentiation
Interpreting derivatives in implicit differentiation
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Differentiate composite functions involving trig or exponential functions
Differentiate composite functions involving trig or exponential functions
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Study Notes
Derivatives and Their Properties
- Definition of the Derivative: The derivative of a function f(x) with respect to x, denoted as f'(x) (or dy/dx), is the limit as h approaches 0 of [f(x + h) - f(x)] / h. This represents the instantaneous rate of change of the function at a particular point.
Alternate Notation
- Prime Notation (f'(x)): Standard notation for the derivative.
- Fractional Notation (dy/dx): Represents the derivative of y with respect to x. d/dx(f(x)) is also equivalent.
Differentiability and Continuity
- Differentiable at a Point: A function f(x) is differentiable at x = a if f'(a) exists. Differentiable on an interval means the derivative exists for every point in that interval.
- Continuity Implies Differentiability (but not vice versa): If a function is differentiable at a point, it is continuous at that point. The converse is not true – a continuous function may not be differentiable at every point. The absolute value function, |x|, is a notable example.
Basic Derivative Properties and Formulas
- Sum/Difference Rule: The derivative of a sum or difference of functions is the sum or difference of their individual derivatives. (f(x) ± g(x))' = f'(x) ± g'(x)
- Constant Multiple Rule: The derivative of a constant multiplied by a function is the constant multiplied by the derivative of the function. (cf(x))' = cf'(x)
- Derivative of a Constant: The derivative of a constant is 0. (d/dx(c) = 0)
- Power Rule: The derivative of xn is nxn-1. (d/dx(xn) = nxn-1)
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
- Derivatives of Trig Functions: Provides the derivatives for sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant.
Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithm Functions
- Derivative of ex and ax: The derivative of ex is ex, and for ax it's ax * ln(a).
- Derivative of ln(x): The derivative of ln(x) is 1/x, only valid for x > 0.
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
- Derivatives of inverse trig functions: Provides the formulas for differentiating inverse sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant.
Chain Rule
- Chain Rule (Forms): The derivative of a composite function (f(g(x))) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x). An alternative form is dy/dx = (dy/du)(du/dx).
- Identifying Inside/Outside Functions: Break down the function into an outer and inner function to apply the chain rule effectively. The "outside" function is applied last during evaluation.
Implicit Differentiation
- Implicit Differentiation: Finding the derivative of "y" with respect to "x" when the function is not explicitly solved for "y". This requires the chain rule for any occurrences of "y".
- Related Rates Problems: Used to find the rate of change of one variable with respect to another when the variables are related by an equation.
Higher Order Derivatives
- Higher Order Derivatives: Successive derivatives of a function (second derivative, third derivative, etc.).
- Notation: Higher order derivatives are often denoted using double, triple, quadruple primes, or as f(n)(x).
- Polynomials and Higher Order Derivatives: The kth derivative of a polynomial of degree n is 0 for k > n (n+1).
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