Question 1
What is the main purpose of using differentiation in a mathematical model?
Question 2
A company models cost by $C(x)$, where $x$ is the number of items produced. What does $C'(x)$ represent?
Question 3
Which statement best describes a differential equation in modelling?
Question 4
A model for motion gives position as $s(t)$. What does $s'(t)$ represent?
Question 5
Which of the following is the best example of using differentiation to find a maximum or minimum in a model?