In physics, calculus refers to using mathematical techniques such as differentiation and integration to analyze physical phenomena and solve problems involving rates of change and accumulation.
Calculus is like having superpowers in physics because it allows us to understand how things change over time and calculate things like velocity, acceleration, and area under curves.
Derivative: A measure of how a function changes as its input changes.
Integral: A mathematical operation that represents the area under a curve or the accumulation of a quantity.
Rate of Change: The speed at which a variable changes with respect to another variable.
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