Math Problem Statement

If \( f(x) = 2^{\sin(x)} \), what is \( f'(x) \)?

Solution

To find f(x)f'(x) for f(x)=2sin(x)f(x) = 2^{\sin(x)}, we will use the chain rule along with the properties of exponential functions.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite f(x)f(x) in a form that helps with differentiation: f(x)=2sin(x)f(x) = 2^{\sin(x)} We can express this using natural logarithms as: f(x)=eln(2sin(x))=esin(x)ln(2)f(x) = e^{\ln(2^{\sin(x)})} = e^{\sin(x) \cdot \ln(2)}

  2. Differentiate using the chain rule: Let g(x)=sin(x)ln(2)g(x) = \sin(x) \cdot \ln(2), so f(x)=eg(x)f(x) = e^{g(x)}.

    Then, using the chain rule: f(x)=eg(x)g(x)f'(x) = e^{g(x)} \cdot g'(x)

  3. Substitute back for eg(x)e^{g(x)}: Since eg(x)=2sin(x)e^{g(x)} = 2^{\sin(x)}, we have: f(x)=2sin(x)g(x)f'(x) = 2^{\sin(x)} \cdot g'(x)

  4. Find g(x)g'(x): g(x)=sin(x)ln(2)g(x) = \sin(x) \cdot \ln(2) Differentiating g(x)g(x) with respect to xx: g(x)=cos(x)ln(2)g'(x) = \cos(x) \cdot \ln(2)

  5. Combine the results: f(x)=2sin(x)cos(x)ln(2)f'(x) = 2^{\sin(x)} \cdot \cos(x) \cdot \ln(2)

Final Answer:

The correct choice is: f(x)=ln(2)2sin(x)cos(x)f'(x) = \ln(2) \cdot 2^{\sin(x)} \cdot \cos(x) which matches the second option in the list.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the derivative of f(x)=asin(x)f(x) = a^{\sin(x)} for any base aa?
  2. How does the chain rule apply to functions of the form eg(x)e^{g(x)}?
  3. What are some examples of applying logarithmic differentiation?
  4. How do you differentiate functions of the form xf(x)x^{f(x)}?
  5. How can the derivative rules for exponential functions be extended to complex numbers?

Tip: For derivatives of exponential functions with variable exponents, expressing the function in terms of ee using logarithmic properties often simplifies differentiation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Exponential Functions
Chain Rule

Formulas

f(x) = e^{g(x)} \Rightarrow f'(x) = e^{g(x)} \cdot g'(x)
g(x) = \sin(x) \cdot \ln(2)

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 12 - College