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PROJECT WORK
OF
MATHEMATICS

SUBMITTED BY: SUBMITTED TO:

NAME: Aakrish Aryal RT Sir

GRADE: XII (G)

Roll no: 02
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to my subject

teacher and lecturer Mr. RT SIR for his coinstantaneous help, advice,
information and encouragement in this project.

I feel immense pleasure to present my project after a long work. Besides

my effort, the help and guideline given by many others hasn’t been
unnoticed. I express my gratitude to all those countless people for the
support for me in doing this project.

I express my thanks to United Academy for it has been a source of the

creation of this project and the support, valuable information, resources
and guidance give to me to do this project.

I am also grateful and indebt of my beloved friends for their

immeasurable help, support and encouragement from the beginning to
the,
End of the project without whom this project would not have been a
reality.

Last but not the least I would like to thank my parents, family members,
friends, this College and other who help me for their guidance and
support.

Aakrish Aryal
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Table of Contents

CONTENT PAGE NO

Introduction 4

Objectives and Required 5

Materials
Formulas 6-8

Application of derivatives 9

Real life applications 10

Conclusion 11

References 12
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Introduction

A derivative is a measure of how a function changes as its input changes.

Specifically, it represents the rate at which the output of a function changes
with respect to its input. The derivative is one of the most important concepts
in calculus, a branch of mathematics concerned with studying rates of change
and motion.

The derivative of a function f(x) at a point x is denoted by f'(x) or df/dx, and it

represents the slope of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at the point x.
Geometrically, the derivative can be thought of as the instantaneous rate of
change of the function at that point.

The derivative has many important applications in

mathematics, science, and engineering. For
example, it can be used to find maximum and
minimum values of a function, to solve optimization
problems, to study rates of growth and decay, and
to model the behavior of physical systems.

The process of finding the derivative of a function is called differentiation, and

there are various methods for doing so, including the power rule, the product
rule, the quotient rule, and the chain rule. The study of derivatives and their
properties is a fundamental part of calculus, and it is essential for
understanding many advanced mathematical concepts.

Objective
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Objective is a specific result that a person, a system aims to achieve

within a time frame and with avid able resources. In general, objectives
are more specific and easier to measure than goals. Objectives are basic
tools that underline all planning and strategic activities. They serve as a
basic forecasting policy and evaluating performance.

The main objectives of the project are as follows;

 Represent the rate of change of a function
 Find the equation of tangent lines to a
curve
 Solve optimization problems
 Model more complex phenomena with
higher-order derivatives
 Study differential equations to model
natural and physical phenomena.

Required Materials

 Basic knowledge of calculus

 Derivative rules
 Practice problems
 Graphing calculator or software
 Reference tables

Formulas
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The formula for finding the derivative of a function depends on the type of
function and the method used to differentiate it. Here are some of the most
common formulas for finding derivatives:
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Here is the formula for the derivative of trigonometric functions

and inverse functions.
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Application of Derivatives

In mathematics, derivatives have numerous applications in various fields of

study, including calculus, geometry, algebra, and more. Here are some
common applications of derivatives in math:

1. Tangent Lines and Curve Sketching: Derivatives can be used to find

the slope of a tangent line to a curve at a given point. This
information can be used to sketch the curve and analyze its behavior.
2. Optimization: Derivatives are used to find the maximum or minimum
values of a function. This information can be used to optimize
processes and systems.
3. Rates of Change: Derivatives can be used to
study the rate of change of a function over
time. This information is used to model
physical and biological systems, such as
population growth or radioactive decay.
4. Integration: Derivatives and integrals are
closely related concepts. Derivatives can be
used to find the slope of a function, and
integrals can be used to find the area under a curve.
5. Differential Equations: Derivatives are used extensively in the study of
differential equations. Differential equations describe how a system
changes over time, and derivatives are used to model the rate of
change of the system.

In summary, derivatives are a fundamental concept in mathematics with

many important applications. They are used to analyze functions, optimize
systems, model physical and biological systems, and solve differential
equations
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Real Life Applications

The concept of derivatives has many real-life applications in various fields of

study, including science, engineering, economics, and more. Here are some
examples of real-life applications of derivatives:

1. Physics: Derivatives are used in physics to calculate velocity and

acceleration, to describe the behavior of objects in motion, and to study
the rate of change of various physical quantities.
2. Economics: Derivatives are used in finance to manage risk and create
financial instruments, such as futures contracts and options. They are also
used to study the rate of change
of economic variables, such as
inflation and interest rates.
3. Engineering: Derivatives are used
in engineering to optimize
designs, model systems, and
control processes. They are used
to calculate the rate of change of
various physical quantities, such
as temperature, pressure, and flow
rate.
4. Biology: Derivatives are used in biology to study the rate of change of
various biological variables, such as population growth, enzyme activity,
and gene expression.
5. Medicine: Derivatives are used in medicine to study the rate of change of
various physiological variables, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and
glucose levels.
6. Computer Science: Derivatives are used in computer science to optimize
algorithms and to analyze the performance of computer systems.

In summary, derivatives have many real-life applications and are used in a wide
range of fields to analyze and solve problems. They allow us to study how
quantities change over time and help us make predictions and optimize our
systems.
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Conclusion

In conclusion, the concept of derivatives is a

fundamental part of mathematics and has numerous
applications in various fields of study. Derivatives
allow us to study how quantities change over time,
and they help us make predictions, optimize
systems, and solve problems. In calculus, derivatives
are used to find the slope of a function, to calculate
the rate of change of a function, and to find the
maximum or minimum values of a function. In other
fields, such as physics, economics, engineering, and
biology, derivatives are used to study the behavior of
physical and biological systems, to optimize
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processes and designs, and to manage risk. Overall,

derivatives are a powerful tool that plays a crucial
role in understanding and solving problems in a
wide range of disciplines.

References

openai.com
cuemath.com
byjus.com