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
3. Techniques of Differentiation
The Chain Rule
Problem 3.7.112b
Textbook Question
109-112 {Use of Tech} Calculating limits The following limits are the derivatives of a composite function g at a point a.
b. Use the Chain Rule to find each limit. Verify your answer by using a calculator.
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Step 1: Recognize that the given limit represents the derivative of a composite function g at a point a. The expression inside the limit is of the form \( \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} \), which is the definition of the derivative.
Step 2: Identify the inner function and the outer function. Here, the inner function is \( u(h) = (1+h)^5 + 7 \) and the outer function is \( v(u) = \frac{1}{3u^{10}} \).
Step 3: Apply the Chain Rule to find the derivative. The Chain Rule states that \( \frac{d}{dh} v(u(h)) = v'(u(h)) \cdot u'(h) \).
Step 4: Calculate the derivatives: \( u'(h) = \frac{d}{dh}((1+h)^5 + 7) = 5(1+h)^4 \) and \( v'(u) = \frac{d}{du}(\frac{1}{3u^{10}}) = -\frac{10}{3u^{11}} \).
Step 5: Substitute \( u(h) \) and \( u'(h) \) into the Chain Rule expression: \( \frac{d}{dh} v(u(h)) = -\frac{10}{3((1+h)^5 + 7)^{11}} \cdot 5(1+h)^4 \). Evaluate this expression at \( h = 0 \) to find the limit.
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