Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = sin(x^2), find f'(x)

Solution

We are given the function f(x)=sin(x2)f(x) = \sin(x^2) and asked to find its derivative f(x)f'(x).

To solve this, we will apply the chain rule. The chain rule is used when differentiating composite functions, and it states:

ddx[sin(g(x))]=cos(g(x))g(x)\frac{d}{dx} \left[ \sin(g(x)) \right] = \cos(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Start with f(x)=sin(x2)f(x) = \sin(x^2).
  2. Apply the chain rule:
    • The outer function is sin(u)\sin(u), where u=x2u = x^2.
    • The derivative of sin(u)\sin(u) is cos(u)\cos(u), so we get cos(x2)\cos(x^2).
    • Now, multiply by the derivative of the inner function x2x^2, which is 2x2x.

Thus, the derivative is: f(x)=2xcos(x2)f'(x) = 2x \cos(x^2)

Would you like further clarification or details on this? Here are 5 related questions for deeper exploration:

  1. How is the chain rule applied to other trigonometric functions?
  2. What is the derivative of f(x)=cos(x2)f(x) = \cos(x^2)?
  3. How would you differentiate f(x)=sin(x3)f(x) = \sin(x^3)?
  4. What happens when differentiating f(x)=sin(x2+1)f(x) = \sin(x^2 + 1)?
  5. Can you explain the second derivative of f(x)=sin(x2)f(x) = \sin(x^2)?

Tip: When differentiating composite functions, always identify the outer and inner functions to apply the chain rule correctly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Chain Rule: d/dx [sin(g(x))] = cos(g(x)) * g'(x)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12