Homework Help: Calculus: Derivatives

Posted by Joe on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 8:32pm.

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!

Calculus: Derivatives - bobpursley, Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 8:33pm
a derivative is a rate of change. As speed is the rate of change of distance.

http://www.themathpage.com/aCalc/derivative.htm

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