2. Key Concept -- The Derivative (II)

[This is the material that will be covered in Class #10.]

The purpose of this section is to develop the idea of the derivative as a function, and to consider what information it and its derivative give about the original function. The student should also learn the formulaic rules for the derivative of a polynomial and the derivative of [Maple Math] .

Note: to print, be sure to close subsection containing sketches in section on Visualizing f from f' and f'' .

The Derivative Function

Visualizing [Maple Math] from [Maple Math] and [Maple Math]

Velocity and Acceleration

Derivatives of Polynomials

Derivative of [Maple Math]

Homework