2025-01-26 17:32:19 -07:00
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A derivative can be used to describe the rate of change for a single point.
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The formula used to calculate the average rate of change looks like this:
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$$ \dfrac{f(b) - f(a)}{b - a} $$
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Interpreting it, this can be described as the change in $y$ over the change in $x$.
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- Speed is always positive
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- Velocity is directional
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