How to calculate Derivative of sin sq. root x by definition?

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the derivative of the function sin(√x) with respect to x using the definition of the derivative. Participants are exploring the limit definition and various algebraic manipulations related to the function.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the limit definition of the derivative and attempt to manipulate the expression involving sin(√(x+Δx)) and sin(√x). There are questions about specific algebraic steps and the origin of certain terms in the expressions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing different algebraic approaches and questioning the validity of certain transformations. There is no explicit consensus yet, but various interpretations and methods are being explored.

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Some participants express difficulty in operating the limit and manipulating the expressions, indicating potential gaps in understanding the algebraic steps involved. The original poster's attempt shows uncertainty in progressing from the limit definition.

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Homework Statement



Evaluate derivative of (sin sq. root x) w.r.t x?

Homework Equations



Limit Δx--> 0 (sin√(x+Δx) - sin(√x)) / Δx

The Attempt at a Solution



i couldn't operate it from here... Δy = (2cos((√x+Δx) + (√x)) . sin((√x+Δx) - (√x)) / Δx...?
 
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Rewrite:
\sin(\sqrt{x+Dx})=\sin(\frac{\sqrt{x}}{\sqrt{1+\frac{Dx}{\sqrt{x}}}}<br /> +\frac{\frac{Dx}{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{1+\frac{Dx}{\sqrt{x}}}})
 
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where did that sq. root (1+ Dx/sq.root x) come from?
 
Multiply the argument within the sine as follows:
\sqrt{x+Dx}=\sqrt{x+Dx}*1=(\sqrt{x+Dx})*\frac{\sqrt{x+Dx}}{\sqrt{x+Dx}}=\frac{x+Dx}{\sqrt{x+Dx}}
Now, extraxt "x" from the square root in the denominator and simplify.
 

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