The derivative of a graph is a mathematical concept that measures the rate of change of a function. It is represented by the slope of the tangent line to the graph at a given point. The derivative can be used to find the velocity of a moving object, the acceleration of a falling object, or the rate of change of a population over time.
The derivative is an important tool in calculus. It is used to find the extrema (maximum and minimum values) of a function, to determine the concavity of a graph, and to solve optimization problems. The derivative can also be used to find the equation of the tangent line to a graph at a given point.
