Higher-Order Derivatives
Definition
Higher-order derivatives refer to taking derivatives multiple times. For example, if we take two derivatives of a function, we get its second derivative. Higher-order derivatives provide information about how fast rates change over time.
Related terms
Derivative Rules: A set of rules that help find the derivative of various functions, such as the power rule, product rule, and chain rule.
Concavity: Describes the shape of a graph and whether it curves upward or downward.
Taylor Series: An expansion of a function into an infinite sum of terms to approximate its value.
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AP Calculus AB/BC - Unit 3 Overview: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
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