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The derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as f'(x) or ______f(x)
The derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as f'(x) or ______f(x)
(d/dx)
The process of finding a derivative is called ______
The process of finding a derivative is called ______
differentiation
If f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = ______x^(n-1) according to the Power Rule
If f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = ______x^(n-1) according to the Power Rule
n
The ______ rule is used to find the derivative of a function of the form u(x)v(x)
The ______ rule is used to find the derivative of a function of the form u(x)v(x)
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The derivative of a function at a point represents the ______ of the tangent line to the function at that point
The derivative of a function at a point represents the ______ of the tangent line to the function at that point
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The second derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as ______(x)
The second derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as ______(x)
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Derivatives are used to model the ______ and velocity of an object in physics
Derivatives are used to model the ______ and velocity of an object in physics
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Derivatives are used to find the ______ and minimum values of a function in optimization
Derivatives are used to find the ______ and minimum values of a function in optimization
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Study Notes
Introduction to Derivatives
- A derivative is a measure of how a function changes as its input changes.
- It is a fundamental concept in calculus, used to study the behavior of functions.
Notation and Terminology
- The derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as f'(x) or (d/dx)f(x).
- The process of finding a derivative is called differentiation.
- The derivative is a measure of the rate of change of the function with respect to its input.
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 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 of a function f(x) is denoted as f''(x) and represents the rate of change of the first derivative.
- Higher-order derivatives can be used to study 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.
- Physics: Derivatives are used to model the motion of objects, including the acceleration and velocity of an object.
- Economics: Derivatives are used to model the behavior of economic systems, including the rate of change of economic indicators.
Introduction to Derivatives
- A derivative measures how a function changes as its input changes and is a fundamental concept in calculus.
- It is used to study the behavior of functions.
Notation and Terminology
- The derivative of a function f(x) is denoted as f'(x) or (d/dx)f(x).
- The process of finding a derivative is called differentiation.
- The derivative measures the rate of change of the function with respect to its input.
Rules of Differentiation
- The Power Rule states that if f(x) = x^n, then f'(x) = nx^(n-1).
- The Product Rule states that if f(x) = u(x)v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x).
- The Quotient Rule states that if f(x) = u(x)/v(x), then f'(x) = (u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)) / v(x)^2.
- The Chain Rule states that 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 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 of a function f(x) is denoted as f''(x) and represents the rate of change of the first derivative.
- Higher-order derivatives can be used to study the concavity and inflection points of a function.
Applications of Derivatives
- Derivatives are used in optimization to find the maximum and minimum values of a function.
- Derivatives are used in physics to model the motion of objects, including the acceleration and velocity of an object.
- Derivatives are used in economics to model the behavior of economic systems, including the rate of change of economic indicators.
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Learn about derivatives, a fundamental concept in calculus, and how to find them using notation and rules of differentiation.
