Math Problem Statement

Differentiate the function: F(s) = ln(ln(2s))

Solution

The problem asks you to differentiate the function F(s)=ln(ln(2s))F(s) = \ln(\ln(2s)).

Solution:

To differentiate F(s)=ln(ln(2s))F(s) = \ln(\ln(2s)), we will apply the chain rule multiple times.

  1. Start by differentiating the outer function, which is ln(x)\ln(x), where x=ln(2s)x = \ln(2s). The derivative of ln(x)\ln(x) is 1x\frac{1}{x}, so we get: F(s)=1ln(2s)dds[ln(2s)]F'(s) = \frac{1}{\ln(2s)} \cdot \frac{d}{ds} [\ln(2s)]

  2. Now differentiate the inner function ln(2s)\ln(2s). The derivative of ln(2s)\ln(2s) is: [ \frac{d}{ds} [\ln(2s)] = \frac{1}{2s} \cdot \frac{d}{ds} [2s] = \frac{1}{2s} \cdot 2 = \frac{1}{s} ]

  3. Combine the two results: F(s)=1ln(2s)1sF'(s) = \frac{1}{\ln(2s)} \cdot \frac{1}{s}

Thus, the derivative is: F(s)=1sln(2s)F'(s) = \frac{1}{s \ln(2s)}

Final answer:

F(s)=1sln(2s)F'(s) = \frac{1}{s \ln(2s)}

Would you like further details or have any questions on this differentiation?


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the chain rule, and how does it apply to nested logarithmic functions?
  2. How do you differentiate functions involving logarithms of products, such as ln(2s)\ln(2s)?
  3. Can you differentiate a function like ln(ln(ln(s)))\ln(\ln(\ln(s))) using similar methods?
  4. What is the general approach to differentiating logarithmic functions with different bases?
  5. How do you find the second derivative of F(s)=ln(ln(2s))F(s) = \ln(\ln(2s))?

Tip: Always remember to apply the chain rule carefully when dealing with composite functions like nested logarithms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Chain Rule
Logarithmic Functions

Formulas

Derivative of ln(x) = 1/x
Chain rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

College-Level Calculus