Derivatives Project
Derivatives Project
Title Page
Project Title: Understanding Derivatives
Subject: Mathematics
Date: [Date]
Index
1. Introduction
2. Historical Background
3. Definition of Derivatives
5. Types of Derivatives
6. Rules of Differentiation
7. Higher-Order Derivatives
8. Geometric Interpretation
9. Derivatives in Economics
20. References
1. Introduction
Derivatives are one of the fundamental tools in calculus, used to measure how a function
changes as its input changes. They have applications across diverse fields such as physics,
economics, engineering, and biology, making them a cornerstone of mathematical analysis.
2. Historical Background
The concept of derivatives traces back to the works of Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm
Leibniz in the late 17th century. Both mathematicians independently developed calculus,
laying the foundation for modern science and technology.
3. Definition of Derivatives
A derivative represents the rate of change of a function concerning its independent variable.
Mathematically, if y = f(x), the derivative is denoted as: