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Differentiation

Limits

Epsilon / Delta Definition of Limits

(Not required for L/C Exam)

Continuity of Functions

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Differentiation from first principles

Differentiation by Rule

The Chain Rule

The Quotient Rule

The Product Rule

Implicit Differentiation

Examples of Differentiation

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Applications of Differentiation

The Equation of a tangent to a curve

Rates of Change

Increasing and Decreasing Functions

Stationary Points

Curve Sketching

Verifying Solutions to Differential Equations

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Not required for Leaving Cert

Parametric Differentiation

Proof of differentiation rule: f(x) = nx => f'(x) = nx^(n-1) 

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