Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of the function: h(t) = (t + 2)^(2/3) * (2t^2 - 3)^3.

Solution

The function h(t)h(t) given is:

h(t)=(t+2)23(2t23)3h(t) = (t + 2)^{\frac{2}{3}} \cdot (2t^2 - 3)^3

We need to find the derivative h(t)h'(t). This involves using the product rule and the chain rule.

Steps:

  1. Product Rule: If h(t)=u(t)v(t)h(t) = u(t) \cdot v(t), then h(t)=u(t)v(t)+u(t)v(t)h'(t) = u'(t) v(t) + u(t) v'(t) Here, u(t)=(t+2)23u(t) = (t + 2)^{\frac{2}{3}} and v(t)=(2t23)3v(t) = (2t^2 - 3)^3.

  2. Differentiate u(t)u(t): u(t)=ddt((t+2)23)u'(t) = \frac{d}{dt} \left( (t + 2)^{\frac{2}{3}} \right) Using the chain rule: u(t)=23(t+2)131=23(t+2)13u'(t) = \frac{2}{3} (t + 2)^{-\frac{1}{3}} \cdot 1 = \frac{2}{3} (t + 2)^{-\frac{1}{3}}

  3. Differentiate v(t)v(t): v(t)=ddt((2t23)3)v'(t) = \frac{d}{dt} \left( (2t^2 - 3)^3 \right) Using the chain rule: v(t)=3(2t23)2ddt(2t23)=3(2t23)24t=12t(2t23)2v'(t) = 3(2t^2 - 3)^2 \cdot \frac{d}{dt}(2t^2 - 3) = 3(2t^2 - 3)^2 \cdot 4t = 12t(2t^2 - 3)^2

  4. Apply the Product Rule: Now substitute u(t)u'(t), u(t)u(t), v(t)v'(t), and v(t)v(t): h(t)=u(t)v(t)+u(t)v(t)h'(t) = u'(t) v(t) + u(t) v'(t) So: h(t)=23(t+2)13(2t23)3+(t+2)2312t(2t23)2h'(t) = \frac{2}{3} (t + 2)^{-\frac{1}{3}} \cdot (2t^2 - 3)^3 + (t + 2)^{\frac{2}{3}} \cdot 12t(2t^2 - 3)^2

This is the derivative of the function.

Do you need further details on any part of the solution, or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you simplify the expression for h(t)h'(t)?
  2. Can the quotient rule also be applied in cases like this?
  3. What happens to the derivative if t=0t = 0?
  4. What if the powers in h(t)h(t) were different? How would that affect the derivative?
  5. How would you approach finding the second derivative h(t)h''(t)?

Tip: When applying the product rule, always differentiate each function separately before combining, and don't forget the chain rule if needed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Product Rule
Chain Rule

Formulas

Product Rule: (u(t) * v(t))' = u'(t) * v(t) + u(t) * v'(t)
Chain Rule: d/dt[f(g(t))] = f'(g(t)) * g'(t)

Theorems

Product Rule
Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Calculus I)