Differential Calculus (Noun)
Meaning
The part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The student struggled to understand the concept of limits in differential calculus, but with practice, it became second nature.
- Differential calculus is used to study the behavior of physical systems that change over time or space.
- The professor emphasized the importance of differential calculus in understanding the fundamental laws of physics, such as Newton's laws of motion.
- In the field of economics, differential calculus is used to model the behavior of markets and understand the impact of policy changes.
- The textbook on differential calculus covered topics such as optimization, related rates, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.