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Applications of Derivatives

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Mathematics & Statistics -Commerce

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Topics in Applications of Derivatives

1

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

Key Concepts

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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