Calculus definition
Definition
In physics, calculus refers to using mathematical techniques such as differentiation and integration to analyze physical phenomena and solve problems involving rates of change and accumulation.
Related terms
Derivative: A measure of how a function changes as its input changes.
Integral: A mathematical operation that represents the area under a curve or the accumulation of a quantity.
Rate of Change: The speed at which a variable changes with respect to another variable.
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