Acceleration and the Derivative (7.1.1)

Question 1

• Velocity is the rate of change of position. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

Answer 1

• Velocity is the rate of change of position. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

Question 2

• Tangent lines can be used to approximate functions that are difficult to evaluate. The slopes of tangent lines can be used to optimize outputs such as profits and areas.

Answer 2

• Tangent lines can be used to approximate functions that are difficult to evaluate. The slopes of tangent lines can be used to optimize outputs such as profits and areas.