Introduction to Differential Calculus · Calculus

Applications of Differentiation

Using derivatives to find stationary points and solve optimization problems in business and science.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we use derivatives to determine the maximum or minimum values of a profit function?
  2. 2What is the relationship between displacement, velocity, and acceleration in terms of rates of change?
  3. 3How does the second derivative help us understand the concavity and 'shape' of a curve?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M10A05
Year: Year 11
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Introduction to Differential Calculus
Period: Calculus

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