Maximum rate of change for a data I came up with a question when studying calculus. Suppose that we have a data set, say upsilon=upsilon(t). Assume that we know about their physical meaning and consequently we know that function V fits the data well. Now the maximum rate of change of the data is better approximated by: a) maximum rate of change of V b) average rate of change of V c) we cannot say I think (b) gives a more reasonable value. But is there a reasoning behind that? or other options?

Tamara Anthony

Tamara Anthony

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2022-08-19

Maximum rate of change for a data
I came up with a question when studying calculus. Suppose that we have a data set, say v = v ( t ). Assume that we know about their physical meaning and consequently we know that function V fits the data well. Now the maximum rate of change of the data is better approximated by:
a) maximum rate of change of V
b) average rate of change of V
c) we cannot say
I think (b) gives a more reasonable value. But is there a reasoning behind that? or other options?

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Mohammad Orr

Mohammad Orr

Beginner2022-08-20Added 8 answers

If your V(t) is a "well fit" to v ( t ), I would expect that I can use V instead of v for certain computations. This would imply answer a).
The details however are hidden in the "well fit" statement, we have no information on the relationship between V and vbeyond that, so the rational statement is answer c), we cannot say, we need more information.

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