👉 Calculus, a branch of mathematics, is the study of continuous change, encompassing two primary disciplines: differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus focuses on rates of change and slopes of curves, using limits to define derivatives, which measure how a function changes at any given point. Integral calculus, conversely, deals with accumulation of quantities, using definite integrals to find areas under curves and volumes of solids. Together, these tools enable the analysis of functions' behavior, optimization problems, and physical phenomena like motion and growth.
