Math Problem Statement

Let [h] be a vector-valued function defined by [h(t)=(3t^2+t,2\cdot3^t)]. Find [h'(t)].

Solution

To find the derivative of the vector-valued function h(t)=(3t2+t,23t)h(t) = (3t^2 + t, 2 \cdot 3^t), we need to differentiate each component of the function with respect to tt.

The function h(t)h(t) is given as: h(t)=(3t2+t,23t)h(t) = \left(3t^2 + t, 2 \cdot 3^t\right)

Step 1: Differentiate the first component

The first component of h(t)h(t) is 3t2+t3t^2 + t.

Differentiate with respect to tt: ddt(3t2+t)=6t+1\frac{d}{dt} \left(3t^2 + t\right) = 6t + 1

Step 2: Differentiate the second component

The second component of h(t)h(t) is 23t2 \cdot 3^t.

Differentiate with respect to tt using the chain rule: ddt(23t)=2ddt(3t)\frac{d}{dt} \left(2 \cdot 3^t\right) = 2 \cdot \frac{d}{dt} \left(3^t\right) The derivative of 3t3^t is 3tln(3)3^t \ln(3), so: ddt(23t)=23tln(3)\frac{d}{dt} \left(2 \cdot 3^t\right) = 2 \cdot 3^t \ln(3)

Step 3: Combine the results

The derivative of h(t)h(t), denoted by h(t)h'(t), is the vector composed of the derivatives of the individual components: h(t)=(6t+1,23tln(3))h'(t) = \left(6t + 1, 2 \cdot 3^t \ln(3)\right)

So the final answer is: h(t)=(6t+1,23tln(3))h'(t) = (6t + 1, 2 \cdot 3^t \ln(3))

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What is the derivative of h(t)=(t3+2t,e2t)h(t) = (t^3 + 2t, e^{2t})?
  2. How would you find the second derivative h(t)h''(t) for the given h(t)h(t)?
  3. Can you find the derivative of the vector function h(t)=(sin(t),cos(t))h(t) = (\sin(t), \cos(t))?
  4. What is the importance of the chain rule in differentiating vector-valued functions?
  5. How would you integrate the vector function h(t)h(t)?

Tip: When differentiating functions involving exponentials with a base other than ee, always remember to apply the chain rule and include the natural logarithm of the base.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector-valued functions
Differentiation
Chain rule

Formulas

Derivative rules for polynomials
Derivative of exponential functions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level