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Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics

14Calculus

Calculus in Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Gradients of curves and the derived function

    40 min

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  • Derivatives of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions

    45 min

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  • Differentiating powers of x

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  • The chain rule for composite functions

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  • The product and quotient rules

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  • Tangents and normals to curves

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  • Stationary points: maxima and minima

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  • Rates of change and connected rates of change

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  • Small increments and approximations

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  • Practical maximum and minimum problems

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  • Integration as the reverse of differentiation

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  • Integrating exponential, trigonometric and linear-composite functions

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  • Definite integrals and plane areas

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  • Kinematics with calculus

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Calculus: sample question

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Find the gradient of the curve y=(5−x)3y = (5 - x)^3 at the point where x=3x = 3.

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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