Textbook Question
Find y'' for the following functions.
y = tan x
Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.5.57
Find y'' for the following functions.
y = x sin x
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First, identify that the function y = x sin(x) is a product of two functions: u(x) = x and v(x) = sin(x). To find the first derivative y', use the product rule: (uv)' = u'v + uv'.
Calculate the derivative of u(x) = x, which is u'(x) = 1.
Calculate the derivative of v(x) = sin(x), which is v'(x) = cos(x).
Apply the product rule: y' = u'v + uv' = (1)(sin(x)) + (x)(cos(x)) = sin(x) + x cos(x).
To find the second derivative y'', differentiate y' = sin(x) + x cos(x) with respect to x. Use the sum rule and the product rule again for the term x cos(x). The derivative of sin(x) is cos(x), and for x cos(x), apply the product rule: (x cos(x))' = (1)(cos(x)) + (x)(-sin(x)) = cos(x) - x sin(x). Therefore, y'' = cos(x) + (cos(x) - x sin(x)).
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Key Concepts
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Differentiation
Differentiation is the process of finding the derivative of a function, which represents the rate of change of the function with respect to its variable. In this context, we need to differentiate the function y = x sin x to find its first derivative, y', and then differentiate y' to find the second derivative, y''. This process is fundamental in calculus for analyzing the behavior of functions.
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Product Rule
The Product Rule is a formula used to differentiate products of two functions. It states that if you have two functions u(x) and v(x), the derivative of their product is given by u'v + uv'. In the case of y = x sin x, we will apply the Product Rule to differentiate the function correctly, ensuring we account for both components of the product.
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Second Derivative
The second derivative of a function, denoted as y'', is the derivative of the first derivative, y'. It provides information about the curvature of the function and can indicate points of inflection. In this problem, finding y'' will help us understand how the rate of change of y = x sin x evolves, which is crucial for analyzing its behavior in applications such as motion or optimization.
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