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This lesson conceptually introduces the concept of the derivative, which is one of the central topics in Calculus. The derivative is introduced by way of a discussion of real-world experience with position, velocity, and acceleration in everyday life. The position, velocity, and acceleration graphs...

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Other Authors: Gibson, Jason (Math instructor) (Director, Speaker)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Venice, CA : TMW Media Group, 2008.
Series:VAST: academic video online
Subjects:
Calculus.
Derivatives (Mathematics)
Calcul infinitésimal.
Dérivées (Mathématiques)
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Summary:This lesson conceptually introduces the concept of the derivative, which is one of the central topics in Calculus. The derivative is introduced by way of a discussion of real-world experience with position, velocity, and acceleration in everyday life. The position, velocity, and acceleration graphs are drawn to illustrate the point and numerous example problems are worked to reinforce the material.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed May 13, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (29 min.).
Playing Time:00:28:54