Math135 Engineering Calculus I Exam Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the Math135 Engineering Calculus I course material related to derivatives, limits, and applications in real-world scenarios.

Derivative

A measure of how a function changes as its input changes.

Tangent Line

A straight line that touches a curve at a point without crossing over.

Limit

A value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value.

Instantaneous Velocity

The velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.

Concise formula

A simplified expression for a derivative or function.

Pizza Perimeter Constraint

The requirement that the perimeter of a pizza slice is exactly 27 inches.

Function g(x)

A defined output based on the limit of a function as h approaches 0.

Altitude of kite

The height above ground level at which the kite is flown.

Radical Function

A function that includes a root, such as square root, often resulting in a curve.

Cutting slices of pizza

Dividing the pizza into portions while considering diet constraints.