Understanding the Derivative: The Tangent Line Problem (Calculus Visualized)

What is a derivative? 📉 In this video, we visualize the Tangent Line Problem, the geometric foundation of Calculus.

We start by looking at the secant line and the average rate of change. By using the concept of a limit, we see how the secant line transforms into a tangent line, giving us the instantaneous rate of change. This visual explanation avoids complex proofs and focuses on the intuition behind the math.

Perfect for Calculus 1 students or anyone wanting to understand the 'why' behind the formulas! 🧠

Topics Covered:
The Slope of a Curve
Secant Lines vs. Tangent Lines
The '0/0' Problem
Limits and the Formal Definition
Average vs. Instantaneous Velocity

Chapters:
00:00 - The Tangent Line Problem
00:17 - The Core Question
00:39 - Step 1: The Secant Line
01:01 - Approximating the Tangent
01:20 - Why not just set h = 0?
01:44 - The Solution: Limits
02:03 - The Definition of the Derivative
02:25 - Physical Interpretation
02:49 - Visual Summary
03:06 - The Big Picture
03:26 - Outro

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