Differentiation Rules and Examples
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Powered by AIImplicit differentiation treats y as an implicit function of x, allowing differentiation of both sides of an equation with respect to x. Unlike explicit differentiation, it does not require solving for y in terms of x, which is useful for equations like tan(y) + sin(x) = ln(y) where expressing y explicitly is complex or impossible .
To differentiate f(t) = cos(e^(t^2)) using the chain rule twice, start by setting u = e^(t^2), so f(t) = cos(u). The first chain rule application gives df/du = -sin(u). The second chain rule for u gives du/dt = e^(t^2) * 2t. Then multiply these derivatives: df/dt = -sin(e^(t^2)) * e^(t^2) * 2t .
The chain rule is vital in nested functions such as cos(e^(t^2)), where it allows differentiation by deconstructing layers, handling each function's derivative in sequence. First, differentiate the outer (cos) then multiply by the derivative of the inner (e^(t^2)) and nested ones (t^2), highlighting its capacity to simplify complex differentiations .
The product rule is effective for functions composed of products like t^2 sin(t), efficiently separating the differentiation into manageable parts. The quotient rule is optimized for fractions like t^2 / sin(5t), especially when direct application of the power or chain rule is inadequate. Each rule simplifies calculation and reduces errors in composite function derivatives .
First, differentiate tan(y) implicitly to get sec^2(y) * dy/dx, and sin(x) to get cos(x). Differentiate ln(y) to get (1/y) * dy/dx. Isolate dy/dx: sec^2(y) * dy/dx - (1/y) * dy/dx = -cos(x). Factor dy/dx to solve: dy/dx = y * cos(x) / (1 - y sec^2(y)/y).
To find dy/dx using implicit differentiation on tan(y) + sin(x) = ln(y), differentiate both sides with respect to x. The left yields sec^2(y) * dy/dx + cos(x) and the right is (1/y) * dy/dx. Solving for dy/dx, you get dy/dx = cos(x) / (1 - y sec^2(y)/y) = y * cos(x) / (y - y sec^2(y)).
To differentiate f(t) = t^2 / (sin(5t)), use the quotient rule: d(u/v)/dt = (u'v - uv')/v^2. Let u = t^2 and v = sin(5t). Then, u' = 2t and v' is determined using the chain rule as cos(5t)(5). Thus, the derivative f'(t) = (2t sin(5t) - t^2 5 cos(5t))/(sin(5t))^2 .
The power rule, which states d(t^n)/dt = nt^(n-1), is essential for differentiating polynomials. In differentiating composite functions like t^2 sin(t) using the product rule, the power rule helps determine the derivative of the polynomial component (t^2) as part of the product’s derivative calculation .
In tan(y) + sin(x) = ln(y), the special differentiation rules are applied in the implicit context as derivative of tan(y) is sec^2(y) * dy/dx and derivative of sin(x) is cos(x). These rules isolate dy/dx in complex expressions, allowing calculation of derivatives without explicit forms .
To find the derivative of f(t) = t^2 sin(t) using the product rule and specific function differentiation rules, apply the product rule which states that d(uv)/dt = u'v + uv'. Here, let u = t^2 and v = sin(t). Thus, u' = 2t and v' = cos(t). Substitute these into the product rule: f'(t) = (2t)sin(t) + t^2cos(t).