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I'm having trouble understanding what derivatives in calculus (instantaneous speed) is. Can someone please explain it to me, or provide some easy links to learn from?

Thanks!
18 years ago

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Answered by bobpursley
a derivative is a rate of change. As speed is the rate of change of distance.

http://www.themathpage.com/aCalc/derivative.htm
18 years ago

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