Calculus-Sec-3-1-Solution

3.1 Definition of Derivatives, Differentiation by SGLee - HSKim, YJLim
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1-7. Differentiate each of the following functions using Definition 3.1.1, if it exists.
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8. Is the function
differentiable at
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Hence
is differentiable at
and
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9. Discuss a geometric and physical interpretation of
.
1. Geometric interpretation: The slope of the tangent to the curve at a point is equal to the derivative
derivative of the function at that point.
2. Physical interpretation: The average velocity is the ratio between distance travelled (
) and the time elapsed (
).