Math Problem Statement

Calculate the derivative of sine squared theta

Solution

The expression given is sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta), and you want to find its derivative with respect to θ\theta.

To differentiate sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta), we apply the chain rule. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. Rewrite sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta) as (sin(θ))2(\sin(\theta))^2.
  2. Use the chain rule: ddθ((sin(θ))2)=2sin(θ)ddθ(sin(θ))\frac{d}{d\theta} \left( (\sin(\theta))^2 \right) = 2\sin(\theta) \cdot \frac{d}{d\theta} (\sin(\theta)).
  3. The derivative of sin(θ)\sin(\theta) with respect to θ\theta is cos(θ)\cos(\theta).

Now, putting it all together: ddθ(sin2(θ))=2sin(θ)cos(θ)\frac{d}{d\theta} \left( \sin^2(\theta) \right) = 2\sin(\theta) \cdot \cos(\theta)

Thus, the derivative of sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta) is: 2sin(θ)cos(θ)2\sin(\theta)\cos(\theta)

Alternatively, you could express this result using the double-angle identity for sine: 2sin(θ)cos(θ)=sin(2θ)2\sin(\theta)\cos(\theta) = \sin(2\theta)

So, the derivative of sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta) can also be written as: sin(2θ)\sin(2\theta)

Would you like more details or explanations? Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the derivative of cos2(θ)\cos^2(\theta)?
  2. How do you apply the chain rule to more complex functions?
  3. What is the derivative of tan2(θ)\tan^2(\theta)?
  4. How do double-angle identities help in simplifying trigonometric derivatives?
  5. What is the integral of sin2(θ)\sin^2(\theta)?

Tip: Always check if trigonometric identities can simplify your expressions before or after differentiating.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Trigonometry
Chain Rule
Derivatives

Formulas

Derivative of sin^2(θ): 2sin(θ)cos(θ)
sin(2θ) = 2sin(θ)cos(θ)

Theorems

Chain Rule
Double-Angle Identity

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)