Differentiation

Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus that deals with finding the rate at which things change. It is used to calculate slopes of curves, optimise functions in economics, and model motion in physics. Differentiation helps us understand how quantities vary, from tracking speed to finding maximum profit. Use this resource to explore differentiation and its many applications.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Abstract artwork titled 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, features a complex pattern of intersecting blue, green, and yellow lines over a white background showing the journeys of life starting, finishing and intersecting. The colouring of the line work illustrates the evolution of nature through many First Nations stories: the sun, the giver of life (yellow), the creation of land (green), and the sea (blue). Red and black concentric diamond and semi-circle shapes symbolise men and women respectively, connecting them to Ancestors who gave birth to them. The artwork is also a representation of RMIT and the experience within our community, culture and pathways.