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Differentiationsregeln, also known as differentiation rules, are fundamental concepts in calculus that provide methods for finding the derivatives of functions. These rules simplify the process of differentiation, which is the mathematical operation of finding the rate at which a function changes at any given point. The basic differentiation rules include the power rule, the product rule, the quotient rule, and the chain rule.

The power rule states that the derivative of x^n is n*x^(n-1), where n is a constant. This rule is particularly useful for differentiating polynomials. The product rule, on the other hand, is used to differentiate the product of two functions. It states that the derivative of the product of two functions u(x) and v(x) is u'(x)v(x) + u(x)v'(x). The quotient rule is similar but applies to the quotient of two functions. It states that the derivative of the quotient of two functions u(x) and v(x) is (u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)) / (v(x))^2.

The chain rule is a more complex differentiation rule that is used when a function is composed of other functions. It states that the derivative of a composite function f(g(x)) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x). This rule is essential for differentiating functions that involve nested functions or functions of functions.

In addition to these basic rules, there are other differentiation rules such as the derivative of a constant, the derivative of a constant times a function, and the derivative of the natural logarithm. These rules, along with the basic differentiation rules, form the foundation of calculus and are essential for solving a wide range of mathematical problems.