Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus
Support Define a function f(x) to be differentiable at x = a if limh→0(f(a + h) - f(a))/h exists, that is if there is a non-vertical tangent to the curve at the point P(a,f(a)) and recognise that if f(x) is differentiable at x = a then it is continuous at x = a
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Define f'(x), for any function f(x) and any value x, to be the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point P(x,f(x)) if the tangent exists and is not vertical
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Examine the gradient of a curve at a point on the curve using graphing applications
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- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Recognise when modelling with a non-linear function that the rate of change is not constant and is represented by the gradient of the tangent to the curve at each point on the curve
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