Parametric Derivative

Definition

The parametric derivative refers to the rate of change of a dependent variable with respect to an independent variable in a parametric equation. It represents how the y-coordinate changes as the x-coordinate changes.

Related terms

dy/dx:

This term represents the derivative of y with respect to x in Cartesian coordinates.

dy/dt:

This term represents the derivative of y with respect to t in parametric equations.

Parametric Equations:

These are equations that express variables (usually x and y) as functions of another parameter (often denoted by t).