Differentiation is the process of finding the rate at which a function changes. It involves calculating the derivative of a function to determine its slope at any given point.
Think of differentiation as measuring how fast something is changing. Just like you can calculate your speed by finding how much distance you cover in a certain amount of time, differentiation helps us find how quickly a function is changing at a specific point.
Derivative: The derivative of a function represents its rate of change or slope at any given point.
Tangent Line: A tangent line is a straight line that touches a curve at only one point and has the same slope as the curve at that point.
Chain Rule: The chain rule is used to differentiate composite functions, where one function is applied to another. It helps us find the derivative of these types of functions.
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