Rates of Change and Related Rates

Rates of Change and Related Rates
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This video represents the derivative as a rate of change. Some real-life situations are explained with their units, the dependent / independent variable, and the rate of change in the situation. A ball dropping situation is used as an example of velocity being the derivative of the height function. An example of a pond being stocked with fish is also used to explain rate of change. Several more examples, including a couple of classic Calculus problems, are explained well in this video.
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Reviewed by MathVids Staff on December 17, 2008.
This video handles rates of change and related rates excellently. The presentation is clear and the choice of examples used demonstrates the concepts very well. Excellent Job!!!
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Reviewed by Dee101 on April 14, 2009.
Excellent help!!!
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Reviewed by stupidhick on June 13, 2010.
 
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