What is a Derivative?
A derivative represents the rate at which a function is changing at any given point and is a fundamental tool in calculus.
Formula for Derivative
\( f'(x) = \lim_{{h \to 0}} \frac{{f(x+h) - f(x)}}{h} \)
Applications of Derivatives
- Understanding motion and change
- Finding maxima and minima of functions
- Modeling real-world situations like physics and economics
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