Gradient of a Curve (HSC SSCE Mathematics Advanced): Flashcards
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Gradient formula for line through and
Gradient formula for line through and
Definition of tangent to a curve
Definition of tangent to a curve
Straight line intersecting curve at exactly one point
Gradient of curve at a point equals
Gradient of curve at a point equals
Gradient of tangent line at that point
Gradient when tangent is horizontal
Gradient when tangent is horizontal
Zero
Definition of secant line
Definition of secant line
Straight line through two distinct points on curve
Secant gradient for points and
Secant gradient for points and
What happens to secant as
What happens to secant as
Secant approximates tangent; gradient approaches tangent gradient
What is the derivative of
What is the derivative of
The gradient function of
Alternative notations for derivative of
Alternative notations for derivative of
or or
What does represent
What does represent
Gradient of tangent to curve at