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Differentiation, along with integration, is a cornerstone of fundamental calculus. Differentiation is used to find the gradient of a curve, rather than a straight line, which can be accomplished without calculus. The derivation of differentiation comes from the concept of differentiation from first principles, which states that by identifying two points on a curve very close to one another, you can draw a straight line between these points to get a gradient that approximates the tangent there. It follows that the closer these points are to one another, the more accurate the approximation.
Quiz for course „Calculus Methods: Gradients and First Principles“ |