Derivative of Logarithm with trig

In summary, the derivative of log(x) with respect to x is 1/x and can be derived using the logarithmic differentiation rule and the chain rule. To find the derivative of log(sin(x)), you can use the chain rule and the derivative is 1/sin(x) * cos(x). The derivative of log(x) is always positive and there is a product rule for finding the derivative of log(x) * cos(x), which is (1/x) * cos(x) + log(x) * (-sin(x)). To find the derivative of log(x) with a base other than e, you can use the change of base formula and the derivative is 1/(ln(a) * x).
  • #1
TommG
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Need to find derivative

y = θ(sin(ln θ)) + cos(ln θ)


My work

θ(cos(ln θ))(1/θ) + sin(ln θ) + (-sin(ln θ)(1/θ))

(θcos(ln θ))/θ] + sin(ln θ) + ( (- sin(ln θ))/θ)

cos(ln θ) + [θsin(ln θ) - sin(ln θ)]/ θ

answer in book is 2cos(lnθ)
 
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  • #2
TommG said:
Need to find derivative

y = θ(sin(ln θ)) + cos(ln θ)


My work

θ(cos(ln θ))(1/θ) + sin(ln θ) + (-sin(ln θ)(1/θ))

(θcos(ln θ))/θ] + sin(ln θ) + ( (- sin(ln θ))/θ)

cos(ln θ) + [θsin(ln θ) - sin(ln θ)]/ θ

answer in book is 2cos(lnθ)

Your answer is correct, and the book's answer is wrong. Are you sure you copied the problem correctly?
 
  • #3
Ray Vickson said:
Your answer is correct, and the book's answer is wrong. Are you sure you copied the problem correctly?

Yeah it is correct
 
  • #4
I propose that it was supposed to be
\begin{equation*}
y(\theta) = \theta(\sin(\ln \theta) + \cos(\ln \theta)).
\end{equation*}
 
  • #5
TommG said:
Yeah it is correct

As Quesadilla points out, the function ##f(\theta) = \theta ( \sin(\ln \theta) + \cos(\ln \theta))## is probably what you want; its derivative agrees with the book's answer.
 

1. What is the derivative of log(x) with respect to x?

The derivative of log(x) with respect to x is 1/x. This can be derived using the logarithmic differentiation rule and the chain rule.

2. How do you find the derivative of log(sin(x))?

To find the derivative of log(sin(x)), you can use the chain rule. The derivative is 1/sin(x) * cos(x).

3. Can the derivative of log(x) be negative?

No, the derivative of log(x) is always positive since the derivative of any logarithmic function is always positive.

4. Is there a product rule for finding the derivative of log(x) * cos(x)?

Yes, there is a product rule for finding the derivative of log(x) * cos(x). The derivative is (1/x) * cos(x) + log(x) * (-sin(x)).

5. How do you find the derivative of log(x) with a base other than e?

To find the derivative of log(x) with a base other than e, you can use the change of base formula. The derivative is 1/(ln(a) * x).

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