Name: Definition of Derivative for Vector Functions
Uploaded: 2025-09-17T03:32:46+00:00
Duration: 10 min 55 s
Description: In this video I go over the definition of derivative for a vector function, which is very similar to the definition for real valued functions. The derivative of a vector function is defined as the lim

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In this video I go over the definition of derivative for a vector function, which is very similar to the definition for real valued functions. The derivative of a vector function is defined as the limit as h approaches zero of the secant vector (difference of two vectors separated by incrementing the parameter t by h) divided h. As h approaches zero the secant vector approaches a vector that is parallel to the tangent vector to the curve. I illustrate this with an animation using GeoGebra. I also quickly define the unit tangent vector, which is just the tangent vector of length 1 (obtained by dividing the tangent vector by its magnitude).

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Timestamps:

- Introduction to Derivatives and Integrals of Vector Functions: 0:00
- Definition of Derivative of a Vector Function: 0:15
- Secant vector is the vector between the position vectors in the definition of derivative: 1:36
- Tangent vector is secant vector multiplied by 1/h as h approaches zero: 4:28
- GeoGebra animation of the secant line approaching the tangent line: https://www.geogebra.org/m/sVCRDDmA 7:17
- Unit Tangent Vector is the tangent vector divided by its magnitude: 10:16

Notes and playlists:

- Summary: https://inleo.io/threads/view/mes/re-leothreads-2nrv5yzqc
- Sections playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLai3U8-WIK0FgQ3jBd9IFaWOakOWbHous
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- PDF Notes: https://1drv.ms/b/c/88862ef47bcaf6cd/Ee2-BBUHljpLvHetNARBqOwBnpCCRj8EM48W0E4lk2-jWw
- Vector Functions playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLai3U8-WIK0FgQ3jBd9IFaWOakOWbHous .

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