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Learn the limit definition of derivative and understand how differentiation works from first principles. This AP Calculus review walks you through the formal definition, shows you how to apply it step-by-step, and connects limits to instantaneous rat ...more

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units
Unit 2 – Fundamentals of Differentiation
topics
The Limit Definition of the Derivative2.1 Defining Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change at a Point2.2 Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative NotationDefining and Taking Derivatives

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  • 0:00

    Real-Life Running Scenario

  • 0:31

    Analyzing Speed Changes

  • 1:11

    Sketching Distance Graph

  • 1:41

    Graph Interpretation

  • 2:13

    Average Speed Calculation

  • 2:44

    Average Rate of Change

  • 3:44

    Instantaneous Rate Introduction

  • 4:47

    Improving Slope Estimates

  • 5:49

    Limit for Instantaneous Rate

  • 6:52

    Delta X Approaches Zero

  • 7:54

    Derivative Notation Explained

  • 8:56

    DY/DX Symbolism

  • 9:58

    Secant to Tangent Line

  • 11:32

    Limit Definition Formula

  • 12:03

    Example at X=2

  • 13:37

    Plugging in Values

  • 14:44

    Simplifying Expression

  • 16:23

    Factoring Numerator

  • 17:27

    Slope Result 4/3

  • 18:32

    Notation Differences

  • 19:35

    F Prime Notation

  • 20:38

    Alternative H Definition

  • 22:08

    Bringing Points Closer

  • 23:43

    General vs Specific Use

  • 24:14

    Example 1/(X+3)

  • 25:49

    Common Denominator

  • 27:56

    Canceling Terms

  • 29:32

    Derivative -1/(X+3)^2

  • 30:34

    Slope at Any Point

  • 31:41

    Derivative Applications

  • 32:42

    Square Root Example Setup

  • 33:52

    Conjugate Multiplication

  • 35:45

    Canceling H

  • 36:48

    Simplified Derivative

  • 37:49

    Tangent Line at X=2

  • 39:20

    Point-Slope Form

  • 40:55

    Plugging in A=2

  • 42:27

    Tangent Equation

  • 43:31

    Sine X Derivative

  • 45:20

    Trig Identity Application

  • 47:01

    Factoring and Splitting

  • 48:32

    Sin H/H Limit

  • 49:36

    1-Cos H/H Limit

  • 51:10

    Derivative Cos X

  • 51:52

    Evaluating at 2Pi/3

  • 52:22

    Slope Interpretation

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