When do you use differentiation?

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When do you use differentiation?

2007-12-23 09:48:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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To find the expression for the rate of change (slope) of a function at any given value. For example, if you were given the function for the position of a car at time t, you could use the derivative of that function to find the velocity (rate of change of the position) of the car at time t.

2007-12-23 09:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

in ALL fields of Science, Engineering and Business, and also Social Science, Urban Planning

2007-12-23 09:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by vlee1225 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Let's not forget economics and finance.

2007-12-23 09:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋