How do I remember what trig functions differentiate to?

You need to remember some ‘rules’:if it has the ‘co-‘ prefix, the derivative will be negative (e.g. cos x -> -sin x)if it has the ‘-sec’ suffix, the derivative will only include itself (e.g. cosec x -> -cosec^2 x)trig functions are paired sin with cos, sec with tan and cosec with cotthe derivatives of trig functions are the product of two trig functions (pairs, e.g. sec x -> sec x tan x)

Answered by Maths tutor

2861 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Where do the kinematics equations (SUVAT) come from?


Find the turning points of the curve (x^3)/3 + x^2 -8x + 5


Find the stationary point(s) of the curve: y = 3x^4 - 8x^3 - 3.


Parlami di cosa hai fatto durante le vacanze di Natale.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences