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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If we have parabolic trajectory of motion, e.g. an object thrown upwards which falls down due to gravity. We can make a graph, placing x and y on the axes. Is there a physical meaning for the derivative of f(x)?

OpenStudy (vincent-lyon.fr):

Well, y'(x) will be the tangent of the angle of ascent α.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, right. It was that simple. Thank you!

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