How Do Derivatives and Integrals Apply in Mechanical Engineering?

[frozen7]

Homework Statement

Explain the concept of derivative and its role in mechanical engineering.

Explain the concept of integral and its role in mechanical engineering.

How should I answer this questions? Can anyone give me some guideline to answer this question?
Thanks in advance.

 

[ranger]

Well, tell us what is your understanding/concept of a derivative and an integral.

 

[ank_gl]

one needs maths everywhere. fluid dynamics can be an example in mechanical engineering where one needs maths

 

[laurelelizabeth]

this may not be helpful, in fact you probably know more calculus than i do... derivative is the slope of a tangent to a curve. integral is the area under a curve methinks...