Differentiation 5: The gradient at a point on a curve

Overview:
  1. Gradient of a line passing through two points
  2. Limits
  3. Differentiation from first principles
  4. Differentiating expressions of the form \(kx^n\) with respect to \(x\)
  5. The gradient at a point on a curve
  6. Tangents and normals

 Part 5: The gradient at a point on a curve


In part 4, we saw how to find the derivative of any function of \(x\) whose terms are of the form \(kx^n\). To find the gradient at a particular point on the curve \(y=\text{f}(x)\), we simply substitute the \(x\)-coordinate of that point into the derivative. Use this applet to see step-by=step examples and practise questions for yourself.

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