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dVdt is a term encountered in physics and engineering that represents the rate of change of a variable V with respect to time t. The 'd' signifies a differential, indicating an infinitesimal change. Therefore, dVdt describes how quickly the quantity V is changing at any given instant. This concept is fundamental to calculus and is used to describe motion, growth, decay, and many other dynamic processes.

For instance, in mechanics, if V represents velocity, then dVdt is acceleration, the rate at which velocity changes. If V represents position, then dVdt is velocity. In thermodynamics, dVdt might describe the rate of change of volume in a system, which is crucial for understanding processes like expansion or compression. In electrical circuits, if V represents voltage, dVdt relates to the rate of change of voltage across a capacitor, influencing the current flowing through it. The units of dVdt will be the units of V divided by the units of time. Understanding dVdt allows for the analysis and prediction of how systems evolve over time.