Math Problem Statement

Differentiate the function f(θ) = sin(9θ)/θ.

Solution

To differentiate the function f(θ)=sin(9θ)θf(\theta) = \frac{\sin(9\theta)}{\theta}, we will use the quotient rule. The quotient rule states that if we have a function in the form uv\frac{u}{v}, then its derivative is:

f(θ)=uvuvv2f'(\theta) = \frac{u'v - uv'}{v^2}

Here:

  • u=sin(9θ)u = \sin(9\theta)
  • v=θv = \theta

We need to find uu' and vv':

  1. Differentiate u=sin(9θ)u = \sin(9\theta): u=9cos(9θ)u' = 9 \cos(9\theta)

  2. Differentiate v=θv = \theta: v=1v' = 1

Now, applying the quotient rule:

f(θ)=(9cos(9θ))θsin(9θ)1θ2f'(\theta) = \frac{(9 \cos(9\theta)) \cdot \theta - \sin(9\theta) \cdot 1}{\theta^2}

Simplifying this expression:

f(θ)=9θcos(9θ)sin(9θ)θ2f'(\theta) = \frac{9 \theta \cos(9\theta) - \sin(9\theta)}{\theta^2}

So, the derivative is:

f(θ)=9θcos(9θ)sin(9θ)θ2f'(\theta) = \frac{9 \theta \cos(9\theta) - \sin(9\theta)}{\theta^2}

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How would the result change if f(θ)f(\theta) had a different coefficient inside the sine function, like sin(7θ)\sin(7\theta)?
  2. Can the same differentiation technique be applied if f(θ)f(\theta) were a product instead of a quotient?
  3. How does the differentiation process change if θ\theta approaches zero?
  4. What happens if we apply L'Hôpital's Rule to the function f(θ)f(\theta) as θ0\theta \to 0?
  5. How can trigonometric identities simplify differentiation of more complex trigonometric functions?

Tip: When using the quotient rule, always simplify the numerator and denominator separately to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Trigonometric Functions
Quotient Rule

Formulas

Quotient Rule: (u/v)' = (u'v - uv')/v^2
Derivative of sin(θ): d/dθ(sin(θ)) = cos(θ)

Theorems

Quotient Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12