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Key Terms
Derivative (f'(x) or dy/dx)
The derivative represents the ______ rate of change of a dependent variable with respect to an independent variable.
Units of the Derivative
The units of f'(x) are always the units of the ______ divided by the units of the _______________.
Velocity (v(t))
Velocity is the ______ of the position function, s'(t), and indicates both speed and _______________.
Acceleration (a(t))
Acceleration is the derivative of the ______ function, v'(t), and the _______________ derivative of the position function, s''(t).
Speed
Speed is the ______ _______________ of velocity, |v(t)|, and is always a _______________ value.
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