ABSTRACT
Why it is important to understand: Methods of differentiation Calculus is one of the most powerful mathematical tools used by engineers; this chapter continues with explaining the basic techniques involved. As was mentioned in the last chapter, engineers have to analyse varying quantities. Further such examples include the voltage on a transmission line, the rate of growth of a bacteriological culture, and the rate at which the charge on a capacitor is changing. This chapter explains how to differentiate common functions, products, quotients and function of a function – all important methods providing a basis for further study in later chapters.
