Instantaneous rate of change

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Graph Interpretation.

Definition

The estimated rate of change at one specific instant or value, represented by the gradient of a tangent.

Exam Context

Instantaneous rate of change appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Graphs of Equations and Functions, especially Graph Interpretation and Gradients and Rates of Change.

Graphs of Equations and Functions Graph Interpretation Gradients and Rates of Change

Found in Revision Notes

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change

Graph Interpretation • Gradients and Rates of Change

Revise note

Graphs of Equations and Functions

Gradients in Kinematic Graphs

Graph Interpretation • Gradients and Rates of Change

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Acceleration Average rate of change Chord Constant acceleration

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