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Tangents, normals and the second derivative

In this unit we look at find the equations of tangents and normals to curves, increasing and decreasing functions and the second derivative. All this builds on the fundamental notion that calculus tells us about the rate of of change of a function. Key Concepts In this unit you should learn to… find the equations of straight lines find the equations of tangents and normals recognise when functions are increasing and...


Tags: tangents, normals, gradient, rate of change, second derivative, increasing, decreasing

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