Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 2h 22m
3. Techniques of Differentiation
Derivatives of Trig Functions
Problem 3.R.17
Textbook Question
9–61. Evaluate and simplify y'.
y = 5t² sin t

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First, identify the given function y = 5t² sin(t). We need to find the derivative y' with respect to t.
Apply the product rule for differentiation, which states that if you have a function u(t) * v(t), its derivative is u'(t) * v(t) + u(t) * v'(t). Here, u(t) = 5t² and v(t) = sin(t).
Differentiate u(t) = 5t² with respect to t. The derivative is u'(t) = 10t.
Differentiate v(t) = sin(t) with respect to t. The derivative is v'(t) = cos(t).
Combine the results using the product rule: y' = u'(t) * v(t) + u(t) * v'(t) = 10t * sin(t) + 5t² * cos(t). Simplify the expression if possible.

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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Differentiation
Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus that involves finding the derivative of a function. The derivative represents the rate of change of the function with respect to its variable. In this case, we need to differentiate the function y = 5t² sin t to find y'.
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Product Rule
The Product Rule is a specific rule used in differentiation when dealing with the product of two functions. It states that if you have two functions u(t) and v(t), the derivative of their product is given by u'v + uv'. In the given function y = 5t² sin t, we will apply the Product Rule to differentiate the product of 5t² and sin t.
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Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric functions, such as sine and cosine, are fundamental functions in calculus that describe relationships in triangles and periodic phenomena. The derivative of sin t is cos t, which is essential for differentiating the sin t component in the function y = 5t² sin t. Understanding how to differentiate these functions is crucial for solving the problem.
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