How can I derive CSC^2 u without using substitution?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the derivatives of cosecant and how to derive the derivative of cosecant squared. The correct derivative is 2cosecant squared u times cot u, and both substitution and the product rule can be used to find this derivative.
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Homework Statement



the derivative of CSC u is CSC u times cot u times the derivative of the u
but how can I derive CSC^2 u?


2. The attempt at a solution


CSC^2 u is (CSC u)^2

The derivative is
2(CSC u)(CSC u times Cot u)(1)

another way

CSC^2 u = CSC u times CSC u
CSC u times ( CSC u Cot u )(1) + CSC u ( CSC u Cot u)(1)

Is it correct?
 
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Hi racer! :smile:

Yes they're both right!

(d/du)cosec^2(u) = 2cosec^2(u)cot(u).

You used both substitution and the product rule … they both work in this case, and either is fine. :smile:

(Though personally, I'd always go for substitution.)
 

1. What is the definition of the derivative of CSC^2 u?

The derivative of CSC^2 u is the rate of change of the function CSC^2 u with respect to its variable, which is u in this case. In other words, it is the slope of the tangent line to the graph of CSC^2 u at a given point.

2. How do you find the derivative of CSC^2 u?

To find the derivative of CSC^2 u, you can use the chain rule. First, you take the derivative of the outer function, which is CSC^2 u, and then multiply it by the derivative of the inner function, which is u. This can be written as: (d/dx)CSC^2 u = -2CSC u * CSC u * u'.

3. What is the simplified form of the derivative of CSC^2 u?

The simplified form of the derivative of CSC^2 u is -2CSC u * CSC u * u' or -2CSC u * cot(u) * u'.

4. Is the derivative of CSC^2 u defined for all values of u?

No, the derivative of CSC^2 u is not defined for all values of u. It is undefined when the function is not continuous or when the function is not differentiable at a certain point.

5. How is the derivative of CSC^2 u related to other trigonometric functions?

The derivative of CSC^2 u is related to other trigonometric functions through the chain rule. For example, the derivative of CSC^2 u is equal to -2CSC u * cot(u) * u', and by using trigonometric identities, this can be simplified to -2sin(u) * u'.

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