Derivative of a parametric function

Definition

The derivative of a parametric function represents the rate at which the y-coordinate changes with respect to the x-coordinate. It measures how fast the curve is changing at any given point.

Related terms

dy/dx:

This notation represents the derivative of y with respect to x in terms of parametric equations.

Second Derivative of Parametric Equations: This refers to taking the derivative twice, representing how quickly the rate of change is changing for a parametric function.

Tangent Line:

A line that touches a curve at one point and has the same slope as that point's derivative.