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# Differential Calculus
## Introduction
Differential calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of rates of change
and slopes of curves. It is a fundamental tool in mathematics, physics, engineering, and
many other fields. In this lecture, we will discuss the basics of differential calculus, including
limits and derivatives.
## Limits
A limit is a value that a function approaches as the input approaches a particular value. The
concept of limits is the foundation of differential calculus. Given a function f(x), the limit of
f(x) as x approaches a is denoted as:
$$\lim_{x\to a}f(x)$$
The limit of a function exists if the values of the function approach a fixed value as the input
approaches a particular value.
## Derivatives
A derivative is the rate of change of a function at a particular point. Given a function f(x), the
derivative of f(x) at x=a is denoted as:
The derivative of a function at a point represents the slope of the tangent line to the
function at that point.
## Properties of Derivatives
## Implicit Differentiation
Implicit differentiation is a technique for finding the derivative of a function when the
function is not given in explicit form. Given an equation of the form F(x,y) = 0, implicit
differentiation involves taking the derivative of both sides of the equation with respect to x
and solving for the derivative of y.
## Conclusion
In conclusion, differential calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of
rates of change and slopes of curves. The concept of limits and derivatives are the
foundation of differential calculus, and there are several techniques for finding derivatives,
including power rule, sum rule, product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule. Differential
calculus has numerous applications in various fields, including optimization, physics,
economics, and engineering.