Math Problem Statement

Showing all your working, determine the derivative of y(t) = ((t^4 + sqrt(3))(sqrt(t) - 1))/t^2 at the point t = 2.

Solution

To find the derivative of the given function y(t)=(t4+3)(t1)t2y(t) = \frac{(t^4 + \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{t} - 1)}{t^2} at t=2t = 2, we will first use the quotient rule to differentiate it. The quotient rule is given by:

(uv)=uvuvv2\left(\frac{u}{v}\right)' = \frac{u'v - uv'}{v^2}

where u=(t4+3)(t1)u = (t^4 + \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{t} - 1) and v=t2v = t^2.

Step 1: Differentiate uu and vv

  1. Differentiate v=t2v = t^2: v=2tv' = 2t

  2. Differentiate u=(t4+3)(t1)u = (t^4 + \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{t} - 1): Let's use the product rule, where u1=t4+3u_1 = t^4 + \sqrt{3} and u2=t1u_2 = \sqrt{t} - 1.

    u1=4t3u_1' = 4t^3 u2=12tu_2' = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{t}}

    Now, applying the product rule (u1u2)=u1u2+u1u2(u_1 u_2)' = u_1' u_2 + u_1 u_2':

    u=4t3(t1)+(t4+3)12tu' = 4t^3 (\sqrt{t} - 1) + (t^4 + \sqrt{3}) \frac{1}{2\sqrt{t}}

Step 2: Apply the Quotient Rule

y(t)=uvuvv2y'(t) = \frac{u' \cdot v - u \cdot v'}{v^2}

y(t)=[4t3(t1)+t4+32t]t2(t4+3)(t1)2tt4y'(t) = \frac{\left[4t^3 (\sqrt{t} - 1) + \frac{t^4 + \sqrt{3}}{2\sqrt{t}}\right] t^2 - (t^4 + \sqrt{3})(\sqrt{t} - 1) \cdot 2t}{t^4}

Step 3: Simplify and Evaluate at t=2t = 2

  1. Simplify the expression for y(t)y'(t).
  2. Substitute t=2t = 2 into the simplified expression to find y(2)y'(2).

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You can manually proceed with the following steps to complete the solution:

  1. Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression for y(t)y'(t) obtained earlier.
  2. Substitute t=2t = 2: Substitute t=2t = 2 into the simplified derivative to find y(2)y'(2).
  3. Calculate the result: Evaluate the numerical value to get the answer.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you apply the product rule for differentiation?
  2. What is the best approach to simplify complex derivatives?
  3. How do you interpret the derivative of a function at a specific point?
  4. Can you provide more examples of using the quotient rule?
  5. How can we check if a derivative calculation is correct?

Tip: When dealing with complex fractions, try breaking down the components and simplifying step-by-step before substituting specific values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Quotient Rule
Product Rule
Simplification

Formulas

Quotient Rule: (u/v)' = (u'v - uv') / v^2
Product Rule: (u1*u2)' = u1'u2 + u1u2'
Power Rule: d/dt[t^n] = nt^(n-1)

Theorems

Quotient Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

University Calculus (or Advanced High School Calculus)