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Ch. 3 - Derivatives
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Capitolo 3, Problema 3.6.55

In Exercises 41–58, find dy/dt.


y = tan²(sin³(t))

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Identify the function y = tan²(sin³(t)). This is a composition of functions, so we'll need to use the chain rule multiple times.
Start by differentiating the outermost function with respect to its inner function. The outer function is tan²(u), where u = sin³(t). The derivative of tan²(u) with respect to u is 2tan(u)sec²(u).
Next, differentiate the middle function, which is sin³(t) with respect to t. The derivative of sin³(t) with respect to t is 3sin²(t)cos(t), using the chain rule.
Now, apply the chain rule: dy/dt = (d/dt)[tan²(sin³(t))] = 2tan(sin³(t))sec²(sin³(t)) * 3sin²(t)cos(t).
Simplify the expression by combining the derivatives: dy/dt = 6tan(sin³(t))sec²(sin³(t))sin²(t)cos(t).

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Chain Rule

The chain rule is a fundamental differentiation technique used when dealing with composite functions. It states that the derivative of a composite function f(g(x)) is f'(g(x)) * g'(x). In this problem, the chain rule is essential for differentiating y = tan²(sin³(t)), as it involves nested functions.
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Derivative of Trigonometric Functions

Understanding the derivatives of trigonometric functions is crucial for solving this problem. The derivative of sin(t) is cos(t), and the derivative of tan(u) is sec²(u). These derivatives are used in conjunction with the chain rule to find dy/dt for the given function y = tan²(sin³(t)).
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Power Rule

The power rule is used to differentiate functions of the form x^n, where the derivative is n*x^(n-1). In this problem, the power rule is applied to tan²(u) and sin³(t) as part of the differentiation process. It helps simplify the expression by reducing the powers during differentiation.
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