Textbook Question
Using identities Use the identity sin 2x=2 sin x cos x sin 2 to find d/dx (sin 2x). Then use the identity cos 2x = cos² x−sin² x to express the derivative of sin 2x in terms of cos 2x.
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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.4.23
Derivatives Find and simplify the derivative of the following functions.
f(t) = t⁵/³e^t
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Step 1: Identify the function f(t) = t^{5/3} e^t as a product of two functions: u(t) = t^{5/3} and v(t) = e^t.
Step 2: Apply the product rule for derivatives, which states that if you have a function h(t) = u(t)v(t), then h'(t) = u'(t)v(t) + u(t)v'(t).
Step 3: Differentiate u(t) = t^{5/3} using the power rule. The power rule states that if u(t) = t^n, then u'(t) = n t^{n-1}. So, u'(t) = \(\frac{5}{3}\) t^{\(\frac{5}{3}\) - 1}.
Step 4: Differentiate v(t) = e^t. The derivative of e^t with respect to t is simply e^t, so v'(t) = e^t.
Step 5: Substitute u(t), u'(t), v(t), and v'(t) into the product rule formula: f'(t) = u'(t)v(t) + u(t)v'(t) = \(\frac{5}{3}\) t^{\(\frac{2}{3}\)} e^t + t^{\(\frac{5}{3}\)} e^t.
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Key Concepts
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Derivatives
A derivative represents the rate of change of a function with respect to its variable. It is a fundamental concept in calculus that allows us to determine how a function behaves at any given point. The derivative can be interpreted as the slope of the tangent line to the curve of the function at a specific point.
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Product Rule
The Product Rule is a formula used to find the derivative of the product of two functions. It states that if you have two functions, u(t) and v(t), the derivative of their product is given by u'v + uv'. This rule is essential when differentiating functions that are products of simpler functions, such as polynomials and exponentials.
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Exponential functions are functions of the form f(t) = a * e^(kt), where 'e' is the base of natural logarithms, and 'a' and 'k' are constants. The derivative of an exponential function is unique because it is proportional to the function itself, making it straightforward to differentiate. Understanding how to differentiate exponential functions is crucial when they are part of more complex expressions.
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