I understand that the derivative of sin(wx) is (w)cos(wx), but what if there is a constant C in front? Thanks!!
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First, use product rule: f'(x)g'(x) = f'(x)g(x) + f(x)g'(x)
At the same time, you are using the chain rule for sin(wx) as it is a composition of functions.
Suppose C is f(x), and sin(wx) is g(x)
Then:
0sin(wx) + Ccos(wx)w
= Cwcos(wx)
At the same time, you are using the chain rule for sin(wx) as it is a composition of functions.
Suppose C is f(x), and sin(wx) is g(x)
Then:
0sin(wx) + Ccos(wx)w
= Cwcos(wx)
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the derivative of a constant times a function is equal to the constant times the derivative of a function.
Symbolically:
(c f(x) ) ' = c * f ' (x)
so the derivative of C sin (wx) = Cw sin (wx).
Symbolically:
(c f(x) ) ' = c * f ' (x)
so the derivative of C sin (wx) = Cw sin (wx).
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Cw cos(wx)