Math Problem Statement

Compute the derivative of the function h(t) = sin⁻¹(2t).

Solution

We are tasked with finding the derivative of the function:

h(t)=sin1(2t)h(t) = \sin^{-1}(2t)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Recall the derivative of the inverse sine function: The derivative of sin1(x)\sin^{-1}(x) with respect to xx is:

    ddxsin1(x)=11x2\frac{d}{dx} \sin^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}}

  2. Chain Rule Application: Since h(t)=sin1(2t)h(t) = \sin^{-1}(2t), we have an inner function g(t)=2tg(t) = 2t. To differentiate, we'll apply the chain rule.

    The chain rule states: ddtsin1(g(t))=11[g(t)]2g(t)\frac{d}{dt} \sin^{-1}(g(t)) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - [g(t)]^2}} \cdot g'(t)

  3. Differentiate g(t)=2tg(t) = 2t: g(t)=2g'(t) = 2

  4. Substitute g(t)=2tg(t) = 2t and g(t)=2g'(t) = 2 into the chain rule: h(t)=11(2t)22h'(t) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - (2t)^2}} \cdot 2

  5. Simplify: h(t)=214t2h'(t) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{1 - 4t^2}}

Final Answer:

h(t)=214t2h'(t) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{1 - 4t^2}}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the derivative of h(t)=cos1(3t)h(t) = \cos^{-1}(3t)?
  2. How does the chain rule apply to composite trigonometric functions?
  3. How do you find the derivative of h(t)=tan1(5t)h(t) = \tan^{-1}(5t)?
  4. What is the domain of the derivative of h(t)=sin1(2t)h(t) = \sin^{-1}(2t)?
  5. How can you differentiate h(t)=sin1(t2)h(t) = \sin^{-1}(t^2) using the chain rule?

Tip:

When differentiating inverse trigonometric functions, always remember the domain restrictions of the original function to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Derivative of sin⁻¹(x): d/dx [sin⁻¹(x)] = 1 / √(1 - x²)
Chain Rule: d/dt [f(g(t))] = f'(g(t)) * g'(t)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Calculus