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The '''derivative''' of a [[function]] is defined as the instantaneous [[rate]] of change of the function with respect to one of the [[variable]]s. Note that not every function has a derivative. | The '''derivative''' of a [[function]] is defined as the instantaneous [[rate]] of change of the function with respect to one of the [[variable]]s. Note that not every function has a derivative. | ||
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The following pages provide additional information on derivatives. | The following pages provide additional information on derivatives. | ||
| − | * [[Derivative/ | + | * [[Derivative/Definition | Formal definition]] of the derivative and examples of applications |
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* [[Derivative/Formulas | Formulas]] | * [[Derivative/Formulas | Formulas]] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Calculus]] | * [[Calculus]] | ||
| + | * [[Differentiation Rules]] | ||
* [[Integral]] | * [[Integral]] | ||
* [[Chain Rule]] | * [[Chain Rule]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Calculus]] | |
Latest revision as of 18:26, 3 March 2010
The derivative of a function is defined as the instantaneous rate of change of the function with respect to one of the variables. Note that not every function has a derivative.
The following pages provide additional information on derivatives.
- Formal definition of the derivative and examples of applications
- Formulas
