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# ''Maths''. A derivative function describes the rate of change of the underlying function, with respect to changes in one of the variables in the underlying function. | # ''Maths''. A derivative function describes the rate of change of the underlying function, with respect to changes in one of the variables in the underlying function. | ||
The first derivative describes the slope of the function curve at a given point on the curve. | : The first derivative describes the slope of the function curve at a given point on the curve. | ||
The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point. | : The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 19:55, 11 August 2013
- Derivative instrument.
- Maths. A derivative function describes the rate of change of the underlying function, with respect to changes in one of the variables in the underlying function.
- The first derivative describes the slope of the function curve at a given point on the curve.
- The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point.
