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What is a derivative in calculus?

CLEP Calculus: Master Core Concepts & Excel

Limits

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Intermediate value theorem

Proving the Existence of Real Roots Using IVT

Intermediate Value Theorem

Application of Intermediate Value Theorem

Proving the Existence of a Real Root Using IVT

Finding limits from graphs  

Continuity

Discontinuities of Rational Functions (denominator=0)

Finding limits algebraically - direct substitution 

Finding limits algebraically - when direct substitution is not possible

Infinite limits - vertical asymptotes  

Limits at infinity - horizontal asymptotes

Limit Evaluation

Limits at Infinity of Exponential Functions

Limit laws

Evaluating Limits of Functions

limit laws

Evaluating Limits with specific limits given

Introduction to Calculus - Limits 

Derivatives

Estimating derivatives from a table

Slope and equation of tangent line

Chain rule

Chain Rule

Differentiation of Trigonometric Function

Differentiate Radical Functions with Chain Rule

Differentiate: Trigonometric Functions

Chain rule: Differentiate Trigonometric Functions

Differentiation of Exponential Function

Differentiation of Exponential Functions

Differentiation: Chain Rule with Logarithmic Functions

Differentiation of Logarithmic Function

Product rule

Quotient rule

Differentiation using Quotient Rule

Differentiation using Chain Rule and Quotient Rule

Derivative of inverse trigonometric functions

Definition of derivative  

Definition of Derivative

Definition of derivative

Derivative using Definition

Vertical Tangent Line of a Function

Applications to definition of derivative

Power rule

Power Rule

Application of the Power Rule

Power rule application

Applying Power Rule

Power Rule with Negative Exponents

Power rule with rational exponents

Power rule and rational exponents

Derivative of trigonometric functions  

Derivative of Trigonometric Functions

Derivative of Composite Trig Functions

Derivative of exponential functions

Derivative of Exponential Functions

Differentiation of Composite Functions

Derivative of power and exponential functions

Derivative of logarithmic functions

Derivative of log with arbitrary base

Derivative of Natural Logarithm Functions

Derivative of Logarithmic Functions

Implicit differentiation

Higher order derivatives

Higher Order Derivatives

First and second derivatives

First and Second Derivatives

Second derivatives with implicit differentiation

Implicit Differentiation

Higher Order Derivatives with Repeating Patterns

Applications of the Derivative

Mean value theorem 

Mean Value Theorem

Mean value theorem

Mean Value Theorem Application

Critical number & maximum and minimum values

Critical Number & Maximum and Minimum Values

Linear approximation

Use of Linear Approximations in Estimating Square Roots

Linearization of Radical Functions

Linearization of Polynomial Functions

Linearization of Rational Functions

Linearization of Exponential Functions

Linearization of Logarithmic Functions

Linear Approximation of Trigonometric Functions

Position velocity acceleration

Velocity of a Particle

Total Distance Traveled by a Particle

Comparative Analysis of Particle's Velocity and Acceleration

Curve sketching

Related rates

l'Hospital's rule

l'Hopital's rule

l'Hospital's Rule

Evaluating the limit using L'Hospital's Rule

l"Hospital"s rule

Integrals

Antiderivatives

Derivatives and Antiderivatives

Derivative and Antiderivative of a Function

Riemann sum

Riemann Sum

Evaluating integrals with a Riemann sum

Evaluating integrals with a Riemann Sum

Riemann Sum with Trapezoid Approximation

Trapezoidal Approximation of Riemann Sums

Fundamental theorem of calculus

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part II

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Part I

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Definite integral

Definite Integral

Integration Techniques

U-Substitution

U-Substitution: Integrating Radical Functions

Not-So-Obvious U-Substitution

Trigonometric substitution

Trigonometric Substitution

Integration using trigonometric identities

Integration Applications

Areas between curves

Arc length

Average value of a function

CLEP Calculus

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We have studied the notion of average rate of change thus far, for example, change in position over time (<a href="[[glossary.html|{"keyword":"Velocity"}]]">velocity</a>), average change in velocity over time (acceleration) etc. However, what if we are interested in finding the instantaneous rate of change of something? To answer this, we will first learn about the concept of the definition of derivative in this section, as well as how to apply it.

Composite functions