Derivative of exponential function

In summary, the conversation is about finding the derivative of the function f(t) = etsin2t. The initial attempt at the solution was incorrect, and the correct solution involves using the product rule and chain rule. The book also suggests that there should be an extra "t" in the solution, leading to confusion. The person expressing their gratitude for the help they have received in understanding this topic.
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1. Homework Statement

Find the derivative.
f(t)=etsin2t

The Attempt at a Solution



f'(t)=etsin2t(sin2t)(cos2t)(2)

However the book seems to say that there should be an extra "t" in the solution. Some help?
 
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quicksilver123 said:

Homework Statement


Find the derivative.
f(t)=etsin2t

The Attempt at a Solution



f'(t)=etsin2t(sin2t)(cos2t)(2)
This is incorrect. It should be ##f'(t) = e^{t\sin(2t)} \cdot \frac d{dt}(t \sin(2t))##
To get that last derivative you need to use the product rule and the chain rule, in that order.
quicksilver123 said:
However the book seems to say that there should be an extra "t" in the solution. Some help?
 
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Thank you!

I appreciate all of your help the past couple of days, for some reason I've been making a lot of mistakes but after a heavy study session today I'm feeling much more capable.

Thanks again!
 

1. What is the derivative of an exponential function?

The derivative of an exponential function is the rate of change of the function at a given point. It represents the slope of the tangent line to the function at that point.

2. How do you find the derivative of an exponential function?

To find the derivative of an exponential function, you can use the power rule, which states that the derivative of x^n is nx^(n-1). However, for exponential functions, the base of the function is also raised to the power, so you must use the chain rule and multiply the derivative of the base by the natural logarithm of the base.

3. What is the derivative of e^x?

The derivative of e^x is simply e^x. This is because e is a special number known as the natural base, and its derivative is equal to itself.

4. Why is the derivative of an exponential function important?

The derivative of an exponential function is important because it allows us to understand the behavior of the function at a specific point. It can tell us whether the function is increasing or decreasing, and at what rate. This information is useful in many scientific and mathematical applications.

5. Can you give an example of finding the derivative of an exponential function?

Yes, for example, the derivative of f(x) = 4e^x would be f'(x) = 4e^x. Using the power rule and chain rule, we can see that the derivative of e^x is e^x, and multiplying it by the coefficient of 4 gives us the final result.

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