Unit 1 and 2 AP Calculus AB Flashcards

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the rate at which a function is changing at any given point; it represents the slope of the tangent line to the curve of the function.

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the value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value; it is fundamental in defining derivatives and integrals.

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a property of a function where it is unbroken and has no gaps, jumps, or asymptotes in its domain.

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Differentiation

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the process of finding the derivative of a function, which provides insight into its rates of change.

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Secant Line

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a line that intersects a curve at two or more points; it is used to estimate the slope of the curve between those points.

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Tangent Line

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a line that touches a curve at a single point and has the same slope as the curve at that point, representing the instantaneous rate of change.

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Relative Maximum

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A point where a function changes from increasing to decreasing.

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Relative Minimum

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A point where a function changes from decreasing to increasing.