Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of continuous change and motion. It is used to model and analyze real-world phenomena, such as the motion of objects, rates of change, and the behavior of complex systems.



There are two main branches of calculus: differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus deals with the study of rates of change and slopes of curves, while integral calculus deals with the study of the accumulation of quantities and the areas under curves.


Calculus has many applications in fields such as physics, engineering, economics, and statistics. It is a fundamental tool for understanding and solving problems in these and many other fields.