Math Problem Statement

Use the rules of differentiation to find the derivative of the function: y = (π/5)sin(θ) - sin(θ).

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to find the derivative of the given function y=π5sin(θ)sin(θ)y = \frac{\pi}{5} \sin(\theta) - \sin(\theta) with respect to θ\theta.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Differentiate each term separately:

    • The derivative of π5sin(θ)\frac{\pi}{5} \sin(\theta) with respect to θ\theta: ddθ(π5sin(θ))=π5cos(θ)\frac{d}{d\theta} \left( \frac{\pi}{5} \sin(\theta) \right) = \frac{\pi}{5} \cos(\theta)
    • The derivative of sin(θ)-\sin(\theta) with respect to θ\theta: ddθ(sin(θ))=cos(θ)\frac{d}{d\theta} (-\sin(\theta)) = -\cos(\theta)
  2. Combine the results: y=π5cos(θ)cos(θ)y' = \frac{\pi}{5} \cos(\theta) - \cos(\theta)

  3. Factor out the common term cos(θ)\cos(\theta): y=cos(θ)(π51)y' = \cos(\theta) \left(\frac{\pi}{5} - 1\right)

Final Answer:

y=(π51)cos(θ)y' = \left(\frac{\pi}{5} - 1\right) \cos(\theta)

Would you like any further details on this solution? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the derivative of sin(θ)\sin(\theta) with respect to θ\theta?
  2. How do you factor common terms in a mathematical expression?
  3. What is the significance of the cosine function in trigonometric derivatives?
  4. How does the constant factor affect the differentiation process?
  5. Can you explain the chain rule in differentiation?

Tip: When differentiating trigonometric functions, remember that the derivative of sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is cos(θ)\cos(\theta) and the derivative of cos(θ)\cos(\theta) is sin(θ)-\sin(\theta).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Trigonometry

Formulas

d/dθ [sin(θ)] = cos(θ)
d/dθ [π/5 * sin(θ)] = (π/5) * cos(θ)

Theorems

Product Rule for Differentiation
Trigonometric Differentiation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or introductory calculus level