Math Problem Statement

2sin^2 (x) differentiate

Solution

To differentiate the function 2sin2(x)2\sin^2(x), we'll apply the chain rule.

Given:
f(x)=2sin2(x)f(x) = 2\sin^2(x)

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Recognize the function structure:
    We can treat 2sin2(x)2\sin^2(x) as 2×(sin(x))22 \times (\sin(x))^2.

  2. Differentiate using the chain rule:
    The chain rule states that if we have a function f(g(x))f(g(x)), then the derivative is f(g(x))g(x)f'(g(x)) \cdot g'(x). Here, g(x)=sin(x)g(x) = \sin(x), and f(u)=u2f(u) = u^2, so the derivative of u2u^2 is 2u2u.

    Applying this to 2(sin(x))22(\sin(x))^2:

    ddx[2sin2(x)]=2×2sin(x)×cos(x)\frac{d}{dx}[2\sin^2(x)] = 2 \times 2\sin(x) \times \cos(x)

    Simplifying:

    ddx[2sin2(x)]=4sin(x)cos(x)\frac{d}{dx}[2\sin^2(x)] = 4\sin(x)\cos(x)

Thus, the derivative of 2sin2(x)2\sin^2(x) is:

4sin(x)cos(x)\boxed{4\sin(x)\cos(x)}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you differentiate trigonometric functions like sin(x)\sin(x) and cos(x)\cos(x)?
  2. What is the product rule, and how is it applied in differentiation?
  3. Can you explain the chain rule in more detail?
  4. How would you differentiate a function like 3cos2(x)3\cos^2(x)?
  5. What is the double-angle identity for sine and how can it be derived?

Tip: When dealing with trigonometric identities, sometimes simplifying the expression first (like using the double-angle identity for sine) can make differentiation easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Trigonometry
Chain Rule

Formulas

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

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12