Calculus Foundations · Calculus

Applications of Differentiation

Using derivatives to solve problems involving tangents, normals, and rates of change in time dependent systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can calculus help us determine the most cost effective dimensions for a storage container?
  2. 2What is the relationship between the first and second derivatives in determining the nature of a stationary point?
  3. 3How do we model the speed of an object when its position is defined by a non linear function?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Calculus - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Calculus Foundations
Period: Calculus

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