PRC-2 · Chapter 5 · Question 36 of 50
What does the first derivative (dy/dx) of a function represent graphically?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The slope (gradient) of the tangent line to the curve at any given point.
Explanation
Calculus allows us to find the exact rate of change (slope) at any instant on a curved graph.
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