Math Problem Statement

Find the derivative of the function using the definition of derivative. g(t) = 5

t g'(t) =

Solution

The function given is g(t)=5tg(t) = \frac{5}{t}.

To find the derivative of this function using the definition of the derivative, we follow this process:

Definition of the derivative:

g(t)=limh0g(t+h)g(t)hg'(t) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{g(t+h) - g(t)}{h}

Given g(t)=5tg(t) = \frac{5}{t}, let's compute:

g(t+h)=5t+hg(t+h) = \frac{5}{t+h}

Now substitute these values into the definition:

g(t)=limh05t+h5thg'(t) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{\frac{5}{t+h} - \frac{5}{t}}{h}

Simplifying the expression:

  1. Combine the fractions in the numerator: g(t)=limh05(1t+h1t)hg'(t) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{5 \left( \frac{1}{t+h} - \frac{1}{t} \right)}{h}

  2. Simplify the terms inside the parentheses by finding a common denominator: 1t+h1t=t(t+h)t(t+h)=ht(t+h)\frac{1}{t+h} - \frac{1}{t} = \frac{t - (t+h)}{t(t+h)} = \frac{-h}{t(t+h)}

So the expression becomes: g(t)=limh05ht(t+h)hg'(t) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{5 \cdot \frac{-h}{t(t+h)}}{h}

  1. Simplify further by canceling the hh in the numerator and denominator: g(t)=limh05(1)t(t+h)g'(t) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{5 \cdot (-1)}{t(t+h)}

  2. Evaluate the limit as h0h \to 0: g(t)=5t2g'(t) = \frac{-5}{t^2}

Final Answer:

g(t)=5t2g'(t) = \frac{-5}{t^2}

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you find the derivative of g(t)=5t2g(t) = \frac{5}{t^2}?
  2. Can you compute the second derivative of g(t)=5tg(t) = \frac{5}{t}?
  3. How does the chain rule apply to this type of function?
  4. What is the physical interpretation of the derivative of this function in a real-world context?
  5. What is the derivative of g(t)=atg(t) = \frac{a}{t}, where aa is any constant?

Tip: When simplifying fractions during derivative calculations, always look for common denominators!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivative
Limits

Formulas

Definition of the derivative: g'(t) = lim(h -> 0) [g(t+h) - g(t)] / h
Difference of fractions: (1/a) - (1/b) = (b-a)/(ab)

Theorems

Definition of Derivative
Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College-level Calculus