Fourth Derivative

Definition

The fourth derivative of a function is the derivative of its third derivative. It represents the rate at which the rate of change of the function changes.

Related terms

Third Derivative: The third derivative of a function is the derivative of its second derivative. It represents the rate at which the jerk (or acceleration change) of the function changes.

Second Derivative:

The second derivative of a function is the derivative of its first derivative. It represents the rate at which the acceleration (or speed change) of the function changes.

First Derivative:

The first derivative of a function represents its instantaneous rate of change or slope at any given point on its graph.