The Second Derivative (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

The derivative of the derivative

How the rate of change itself is changing

Curvature or concavity of the function

$f''(x)$

$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$

Velocity $\frac{dx}{dt}$

Acceleration $\frac{d^2x}{dt^2}$

How quickly position is changing

How quickly velocity is changing

Apply the power rule twice