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Applications of Derivatives — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics -Commerce
Applications of Derivatives revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Mathematics & Statistics -Commerce: 4 topics in quick points.
45 questions20 flashcards3 formulas & key relations4 concepts
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning of Derivative and Tangent-Normal
- Derivative at a point gives the slope of tangent to the curve at that point
- Tangent line touches the curve at exactly one point locally
- Normal line is perpendicular to tangent at the point of contact
2
Increasing and Decreasing Functions
- If f'(x) > 0 in an interval, function is increasing in that interval
- If f'(x) < 0 in an interval, function is decreasing in that interval
- Critical points occur where f'(x) = 0 or f'(x) is undefined
3
Maxima and Minima
- Local maxima occur where f'(x) = 0 and f''(x) < 0
- Local minima occur where f'(x) = 0 and f''(x) > 0
- If f''(x) = 0, use higher derivatives or first derivative test
4
Applications in Economics
- Elasticity of demand measures responsiveness of demand to price changes
- Marginal revenue relates to average revenue through elasticity
- Marginal cost shows cost of producing one additional unit
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The derivative f'(a) at point P(aA function f(x) is increasingLocal maximum occurs at x =Elasticity of demand η =
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Key topics in Applications of Derivatives include Meaning of Derivative and Tangent-Normal, Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Maxima and Minima, Applications in Economics. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 12 board exam.
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