§3.2 – The Derivative Function October 2, 2015
Definition of The Derivative Function
Normal Line
Derivatives
Remember these are slopes of a tangent line of the curve Positive slope = positive velocity (forward) Negative slope = negative velocity (backwards) Zero slope = zero velocity (stopped) Maximum slope = maximum velocity Minimum slope = minimum velocity The tangent line will give the instantaneous rate of change of anything The secant line will give the average rate of change of anything