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Fundamental Properties of Differentiation

Michael Green

Michael Green

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Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers derivatives of sine and cosine functions, including sin(x), cos(x), sin(kx), and cos(kx). It explains differentiation rules and the chain rule, provides worked examples, and offers practice questions. The guide also demonstrates deriving these derivatives using the formal definition of a derivative and includes a glossary of key terms.

Derivatives of Sine and Cosine Functions

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Differentiating Sin x and Cos x
  3. Differentiating Sin kx and Cos kx
  4. Worked Examples
  5. Using the Definition of a Derivative
  6. Glossary
  7. Practice Questions
  8. Summary and Key Takeaways

Introduction

In calculus, understanding how to differentiate sine and cosine functions is fundamental. This guide covers the rules for differentiating these trigonometric functions, including their more complex forms, and provides worked examples and practice questions to help solidify your understanding.

Differentiating Sin x and Cos x

Key Concepts

  • If f(x)=sinxf(x) = \sin x,
Key Concept

then f(x)=cosxf'(x) = \cos x

  • If g(x)=cosxg(x) = \cos x,
Key Concept

then g(x)=sinxg'(x) = -\sin x

  • If h(x)=sinxh(x) = -\sin x,
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then h(x)=cosxh'(x) = -\cos x

  • If j(x)=cosxj(x) = -\cos x,
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then j(x)=sinxj'(x) = \sin x

  • This sequence then repeats.

Differentiating Sin kx and Cos kx

When dealing with functions of the form sin(kx)\sin(kx) and cos(kx)\cos(kx), the differentiation involves the chain rule.

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Question 1 of 11

What is the derivative of f(x)=sinxf(x) = \sin x ? 🚀

sinx-\sin x

cosx\cos x

cosx-\cos x

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