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What does the slope of the tangent line represent in relation to a function?
What does the slope of the tangent line represent in relation to a function?
- The minimum value of the function
- The rate of change of the function at a given point (correct)
- The average value of the function over a range
- The maximum value of the function
In the context of exponential functions, how is the rate of change defined?
In the context of exponential functions, how is the rate of change defined?
- It remains constant regardless of the function value
- It decreases as the function increases
- It is proportional to the function itself (correct)
- It is inversely proportional to the function value
Which of the following is the derivative of the natural exponential function?
Which of the following is the derivative of the natural exponential function?
- e^(2x)
- e^x (correct)
- ln(x)
- x^e
How is the constant 'e' defined in mathematics?
How is the constant 'e' defined in mathematics?
What is indicated by the term 'rate of change' in a mathematical context?
What is indicated by the term 'rate of change' in a mathematical context?
In differentiating a function, what does the derivative at a particular point indicate?
In differentiating a function, what does the derivative at a particular point indicate?
What is the relationship between the slope of a tangent line and the derivative of a function?
What is the relationship between the slope of a tangent line and the derivative of a function?
Why is the number 'e' important in calculus and exponential functions?
Why is the number 'e' important in calculus and exponential functions?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
What is the derivative of a constant function?
Which rule is applied when differentiating a function of the form $c imes f(x)$ where $c$ is a constant?
Which rule is applied when differentiating a function of the form $c imes f(x)$ where $c$ is a constant?
Which of the following expressions represents the Power Rule for differentiation?
Which of the following expressions represents the Power Rule for differentiation?
What is the outcome when applying the Sum Rule in differentiation?
What is the outcome when applying the Sum Rule in differentiation?
How would you differentiate the function $f(x) = 5x^4 + 3x^2$?
How would you differentiate the function $f(x) = 5x^4 + 3x^2$?
What does the notation $f'(x)$ represent?
What does the notation $f'(x)$ represent?
What does the expression $f(x) = 5x^2$ suggest about the function's characteristics?
What does the expression $f(x) = 5x^2$ suggest about the function's characteristics?
Using the Constant Multiple Rule, what is the derivative of $10 imes x^2$?
Using the Constant Multiple Rule, what is the derivative of $10 imes x^2$?
What scenario is described when $f'(x) = 0$ at $x = 2$?
What scenario is described when $f'(x) = 0$ at $x = 2$?
If $f(x) = 3x^5 + 2x^3$, what is the derivative $f'(x)$?
If $f(x) = 3x^5 + 2x^3$, what is the derivative $f'(x)$?
If the tangent line to the curve at $x = 1$ is horizontal, what does this imply about $f'(1)$?
If the tangent line to the curve at $x = 1$ is horizontal, what does this imply about $f'(1)$?
What does the expression $f''(x) < 0$ indicate about the concavity of the function?
What does the expression $f''(x) < 0$ indicate about the concavity of the function?
If $f(x)$ has a local maximum at $x = 0$, which of the following must be true?
If $f(x)$ has a local maximum at $x = 0$, which of the following must be true?
Which function exhibits a maximum at $x = 3$?
Which function exhibits a maximum at $x = 3$?
What conclusion can be drawn if $f'(x)$ changes sign from positive to negative at $x = 2$?
What conclusion can be drawn if $f'(x)$ changes sign from positive to negative at $x = 2$?
When is a function considered to have a point of inflection?
When is a function considered to have a point of inflection?
Flashcards
Derivative of a Constant
Derivative of a Constant
The derivative of a constant function is always zero.
Derivative of the Identity
Derivative of the Identity
The derivative of the identity function is always 1.
Power Rule
Power Rule
The derivative of x raised to the power n is n times x raised to the power n-1.
General Power Rule
General Power Rule
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Constant Multiple Rule
Constant Multiple Rule
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Sum Rule
Sum Rule
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Derivative at a Point
Derivative at a Point
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Instantaneous Rate of Change
Instantaneous Rate of Change
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Derivative of an Exponential Function
Derivative of an Exponential Function
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The Number 'e'
The Number 'e'
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Derivative of the Natural Exponential Function
Derivative of the Natural Exponential Function
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Tangent Line
Tangent Line
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Slope of Tangent Line
Slope of Tangent Line
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Equation of Tangent Line
Equation of Tangent Line
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Derivative
Derivative
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Derivative of the Identity Function
Derivative of the Identity Function
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Study Notes
Derivatives of Polynomials & Exponentials
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The constant multiple rule: the derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function. If
cis a constant andfis a differentiable function, then d/dx [c*f(x)] = c * f'(x). -
The power rule: the derivative of xn (where n is a positive integer) is nxn-1.
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The derivative of a constant is 0.
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The derivative of the identity function (f(x) = x) is 1.
The General Power Rule
- The power rule applies to any real number
n, not just positive integers. The derivative of xn is nxn-1.
The Constant Multiple Rule
- The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.
The Sum Rule
- The derivative of the sum (or difference) of two differentiable functions is the sum (or difference) of their derivatives. If
fandgare differentiable, then d/dx [f(x) + g(x)] = f'(x) + g'(x).
Derivatives of Specific Functions
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Example 1: Derivatives of functions like x5, √x (x1/2), and a constant.
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Example 2: Derivatives of functions like 3t5
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Example 3: Finding the derivative of a function (f(x)-5g(x)) at specific x-values using a graph.
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Example 4: Finding second-order derivatives (f''(x)) of functions like x5 - 3x2.
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Example 5: Finding the derivative of x3 + 3x2 and analyzing properties of the function and its derivative; determining x-values where the tangent line is horizontal.
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Example 6: Finding the velocity and acceleration functions given a position function (s(t) = 96t − 16t2) for a projectile.
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Example 7: Finding a parabola's equation given its property of a tangent line at a particular point.
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Example 8: Exponentials; derivatives of functions involving the natural exponential (ex).
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