Derivatives & Differential Calculus
The rate of change. Derivatives measure how functions change and are central to understanding motion and optimization.
Developed by Isaac Newton
Key Concepts
- Limits
- Instantaneous rate of change
- Power rule
- Chain rule
- Product rule
- Optimization
Characteristic Equation
f'(x) = lim(h→0) [f(x+h) - f(x)]/h