Calculus

Applications of Derivatives

Explore how derivatives are applied in real-world scenarios such as motion, growth, and optimization.

Goal:

Learn how derivatives are used in motion, growth, and optimization.

3Lessons

6Micro-lessons

IntermediateDifficulty

Lesson 1

Understand how derivatives describe motion and velocity.

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Micro lesson 1

Velocity and Acceleration

Micro lesson 2

Curved Motion

Lesson 2

Learn how derivatives explain growth rates and changes over time.

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Exponential Growth

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Decay Processes

Lesson 3

Explore how derivatives are used to find optimal solutions.

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Micro lesson 1

Maximizing Profits

Micro lesson 2

Minimizing Costs