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Calculus is a central branch of mathematics, developed from algebra and geometry. It is built around two major complementary ideas, both of which rely critically on the concept of limits:
- Differential calculus – concerned with the instantaneous rate of change of quantities with respect to other quantities, or more precisely, the local behaviour of functions. This can be illustrated by the slope of a function's graph.
- Integral calculus – studies the accumulation of quantities, such as areas under a curve, linear distance traveled, or volume displaced.
These two processes act inversely to each other, as shown by the fundamental theorem of calculus. Basic topics in calculus include:
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