Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Trigonometric Identities
Trigonometric identities are equations that involve trigonometric functions and are true for all values of the variables involved. They are essential for simplifying expressions and solving equations in calculus. The identities sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x and cos 2x = cos² x - sin² x are examples that help relate different trigonometric functions, making it easier to differentiate or integrate them.
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Differentiation
Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus that involves finding the derivative of a function, which represents the rate of change of the function with respect to its variable. In this context, we apply the chain rule and product rule to differentiate sin 2x using the identity provided. Understanding how to differentiate trigonometric functions is crucial for solving problems related to motion, optimization, and other applications.
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Chain Rule
The chain rule is a formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions. It states that if you have a function g(x) that is composed with another function f(x), the derivative is found by multiplying the derivative of f with respect to g by the derivative of g with respect to x. This rule is particularly useful when differentiating functions like sin(2x), where the inner function (2x) affects the outer function (sin).
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