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Gradient Function Coursework Aim To discover different curves and their relations, and the formula for the gradient. What is a gradient? My understanding of a gradient is that it tells us how steep a slope is. The Oxford dictionary says '1 a sloping part of a road or railway. 2 the degree of a slope, expressed as change of height divided by distance travelled. 3 Physics a change in the magnitude of a property (e.g. temperature) observed in passing from one point or moment to another.'. How will I find the gradient? I will find the gradient by using two methods; the tangent method and the increment method. The tangent method involves drawing a right angled triangle with the hypotenuse touching the point you want to find the gradient of, and stretching to the two other corners. See the graph 'Tangent Method' . On this graph we see four letters, D being that of the point and...

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