AP Calculus AB: 5.1.3 The Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
This flashcard set introduces the derivatives of basic trigonometric functions like sine and cosine, then expands to more complex functions such as tangent, cotangent, and compositions involving trig functions. It emphasizes techniques like the product rule, chain rule, and quotient rule for differentiating trigonometric expressions.
derivatives of trigonometric functions
Key Terms
derivatives of trigonometric functions
If f ( x ) = sin x , f ′ ( x ) = cos x . If f ( x ) = cos x , f ′ ( x ) = − sin x .
Use the derivatives of sine and cosine a...
note
It is not clear what the derivative of the sine function
is when you apply the formula for the derivative.However, you c...
Find the derivative.
f (t) = 3t sec t
f ′(t) = 3 sec t (1 + t tan t)
Find the derivative.
f (x) = cot^2 x
f ′(x) = −2 cot x csc^2 x
Find the derivative.
f (t) = cos^2 t
f ′(t) = −2 cos t sin t
Find the derivative.
f(x)=√2tanx/3
f′(x)=√2/3 sec^2x
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Find the derivative. f (t) = 3t sec t | f ′(t) = 3 sec t (1 + t tan t) |
Find the derivative. f (x) = cot^2 x | f ′(x) = −2 cot x csc^2 x |
Find the derivative. f (t) = cos^2 t | f ′(t) = −2 cos t sin t |
Find the derivative. f(x)=√2tanx/3 | f′(x)=√2/3 sec^2x |
Find the derivative. f (x) = sin x | f ′(x) = cos x |
Find the derivative. f (t) = cos^4 t | f ′(t) = −4 cos^3 t sin t |
Find the derivative. f (t) = tan^3 t | f ′(t) = 3 tan^2 t sec2 t |
Find the derivative. f (x) = 3 sin x | f′(x)=3cosx |
Find the derivative. f (t) = 3t sin^2 t | f ′(t) = 3 sin t (sin t + 2t cos t) |
Find the derivative. f (x) = 4 tan x | f′(x)=4sec^2x |
Find the derivative. f (x) = tan^2 x | f′(x)=2tanxsec^2x |
Find the derivative. f(x)=−√6sinx | f′(x)=−√6cosx |
Find the derivative. f (x) = sin x cos x | f′(x)=−sin^2x+cos^2x |
Find the derivative. f(x)=cosx/2 | f′(x)=−1/2sinx |
Find the derivative. f (x) = sec x | f′(x)=tanxsecx |