Derivative
What Derivative means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC.
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Reference: AQA
The gradient of the tangent to the graph of y = f(x) at a general point (x, y), also representing an instantaneous rate of change.
The gradient of the tangent to the graph of y = f (x) at a general point (x, y), also the limit of the gradient of a chord.
The gradient of the tangent to the graph of y = f(x) at a general point (x, y), defined as a limit.
Topics that use Derivative
- G: Differentiation (AQA A-Level)
- Differentiation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Differentiation (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- Chain rule
- differentiation from first principles
- Implicit differentiation
- Normal
- Parametric differentiation
- Point of inflection
- Product rule
- Quotient rule
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