Deriving a Taylor Series for Sinx: Is it the Same as a Power Series?

In summary, a Taylor series derivative is a mathematical concept that represents a function as an infinite sum of terms, each of which is a derivative of the function evaluated at a specific point. It is calculated using a specific formula and is used to approximate the value of a function at a certain point. Its main purpose is to approximate difficult-to-evaluate functions and study their behavior. The main difference between a Taylor series and a Taylor series derivative is that the former includes the original function while the latter only includes its derivatives. The accuracy of a Taylor series derivative approximation depends on the function and point being approximated, with more terms leading to a more accurate result, but some functions may not converge and thus may not have an accurate approximation.
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Is it correct to take the derivative of a taylor series the same as you would for a power series ie:
[tex]
sinx=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(-1)^n\frac{x^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!}
[/tex]
[tex]
\frac{d}{dx}(sinx)=cosx=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}(-1)^n(2n+1)\frac{x^{2n}}{(2n+1)!}
[/tex]
it seems as if it wouldn't be
[tex]
cosx=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(-1)^n\frac{x^{2n}}{(2n)!}
[/tex]











 
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  • #2
have a look at your limits of summation
 
  • #3
Also, is this true?

[tex]\frac{(2n+1)}{(2n+1)!} = \frac{1}{(2n)!}[/tex]

for example

[tex]\frac{7}{7!} = \frac{1}{6!}[/tex]
 
  • #4
Yup, that is true, you can prove it easily by factoring out (2n+1) from (2n+1)!
 

What is a Taylor series derivative?

A Taylor series derivative is a mathematical concept that represents a function as an infinite sum of terms, each of which is a derivative of the function evaluated at a specific point. It is used to approximate the value of a function at a certain point by using the values of its derivatives at that point.

How is a Taylor series derivative calculated?

A Taylor series derivative is calculated using the formula: f(x) = f(a) + f'(a)(x-a) + (1/2!)f''(a)(x-a)^2 + (1/3!)f'''(a)(x-a)^3 + ... + (1/n!)f^(n)(a)(x-a)^n. This formula uses the function's derivatives evaluated at the point a to approximate the function's value at the point x.

What is the purpose of using a Taylor series derivative?

The purpose of using a Taylor series derivative is to approximate the value of a function at a certain point, especially if the function is difficult to evaluate directly. It is also used to study the behavior of a function and its derivatives at a specific point.

What is the difference between a Taylor series and a Taylor series derivative?

A Taylor series is a representation of a function as an infinite sum of terms, while a Taylor series derivative represents the derivatives of a function at a specific point as an infinite sum of terms. The main difference is that a Taylor series includes the original function, while a Taylor series derivative only includes the function's derivatives.

How accurate is a Taylor series derivative approximation?

The accuracy of a Taylor series derivative approximation depends on the function and the point at which it is being approximated. In general, the more terms included in the series, the more accurate the approximation will be. However, for some functions, the Taylor series may not converge, which means the approximation may not be accurate.

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