Delve into the fascinating world of derivatives, a fundamental concept in calculus. Derivatives represent the rate at which one quantity changes with respect to another, and are a pivotal tool in mathematics, physics, and engineering.
Derivatives help us understand the behavior of functions and model real-world phenomena such as the velocity of a moving car or the rate at which ice melts. They are foundational to differential equations, optimization problems, and much more.
Jump to examples of derivatives to see them in action, or read more about the history of calculus to gain a deeper insight into their development.