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AP Calculus AB Practice
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2-week crash course for AP Calculus AB
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Start with Differentiation and rate of change
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AP Calculus AB
Differentiation and rate of change
Interpreting derivatives in context
Sample original practice
A function h gives the height of a drone in meters t seconds after takeoff. Interpret h'(6) = 1.8 in context.
What does a derivative measure?
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What you need to know
A derivative describes instantaneous rate of change Graph, table and equation forms should agree
Common mistakes
Stating a derivative without context Forgetting units in rate interpretations
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AP Calculus AB: Interpreting derivatives in context is ready as the first deck.