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Definition--Calculus Topics--Quotient Rule |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Quotient Rule
The rule for finding the derivative of a function made up of the ratios of two functions f(x) and g(x). |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Rational Function |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Rational Function
A function made up of the ratio of two functions f(x) and g(x). |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Riemann Sum |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Riemann Sum
An approximation method for estimating the area under a curve and used to approximate the solution to a definite integral. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Right-Hand Limit |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Right-Hand Limit
As a function f(x) approaches a specific input value a, for x-values greater than or equal to a, the function may approach a specific limiting value. This limit may or may not exist. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Rolle's Theorem |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Rolle's Theorem
For function f(x) along an interval [a, b], if f(a) = f(b), then there is a point along the interval where the derivative is zero. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Second Derivative |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Second Derivative
For differentiable function f(x), the second derivative is the derivative of f'(x) and denoted as f''(x). |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Separable Differential Equation |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Separable Differential Equation
A special type of differential equation in which functions f(x) and g(y) can be separated to find the solution to the equation. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Sigma Notation |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Sigma Notation
The Greek letter used for summarizing terms of a finite or infinite sequence. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Step Function |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Step Function
A discontinuous function whose graph looks like a staircase. A step function can be generated by ceiling or floor functions. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Sum Rule |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Sum Rule
For differentiable functions f(x) and g(x) along a given interval, the derivative of the sum f(x) + g(x) is the sum of the individual derivatives f'(x) and g'(x). |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve
A line that intersects a curve at a single point and is perpendicular to the curve at that point. In calculus the derivative of a differentiable function f(x) is f'(x) and can be used to find the slope of tangent to the curve for a given point. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trapezoidal Rule |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trapezoidal Rule
A technique for approximating a definite integral by adding the areas of trapezoids underneath a curve. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trig Identities |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trig Identities
Equations that involve trigonmetric functions and are often used to simplify certain trigonometric expressions. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trigonometric Function |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Trigonometric Function
One of six main functions, including sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Vector |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Vector
A quantity that has magnitude and direction. Vectors are often used to model real-world phenomena such as force, speed, or acceleration. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Velocity |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Velocity
The first derivative, with respect to time, for the displacement function. Velocity is a vector quantity. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Vertical Asymptote |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Vertical Asymptote
A vertical line that the graph of a function approaches but does not intersect. The equation of a vertical asymptote is x = c, for some constant c. |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Zeros of a Function |
Definition--Calculus Topics--Zeros of a Function
Where the graph of a function intersects the x-axis. The solutions to the equation f(x) = 0 for some function f(x). |
Calculus Vocabulary | |
Definition--Cardinal Numbers |
Definition--Cardinal Numbers
This is part of a collection of math definitions from Media4Math's Visual Glossary. |
Counting | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Bar Graph |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Bar Graph
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Box-and-Whisker Plot |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Box-and-Whisker Plot
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Categorical Data |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Categorical Data
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Circle Graph |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Circle Graph
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Continuous Data |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Continuous Data
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis | |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Discrete Data |
Definition--Charts and Graphs--Discrete Data
This is a collection of definitions related to the concept of charts, graphs, and data displays. |
Data Analysis |