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12th grade Derivatives of trig functions worksheet

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Derivatives of trig functions

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  1. Ari studies a Ferris wheel with the model shown. What is h′(1), in m per minute, to the nearest tenth?

  2. d(t) = 3 + 2 sin(πt/6), the tide's depth in m, t in hours. Bo watches the tide with the model shown. What is d′(4), in m per hour, to the nearest tenth?

  3. Esme times a bouncing spring with the model shown. What is y′(0.5), in cm per second, to the nearest tenth?

  4. y(t) = 30 + 5 sin(πt/4), a swing seat's height above a mark in cm, t in seconds. Jun times a swing with the model shown. What is y′(1), in cm per second, to the nearest tenth?

  5. Kira uses the chain rule on h(x) = cos(x²). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = 2x sin(x²)
    • h′(x) = −sin(x²)
    • h′(x) = 2x cos(x²)
    • h′(x) = −2x sin(x²)
  6. Milo uses the chain rule on h(x) = sin³ x. Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = 3 cos² x
    • h′(x) = 3 sin² x
    • h′(x) = 3 sin² x cos x
    • h′(x) = −3 sin² x cos x
  7. Noah uses the chain rule on h(x) = √(sin x). Which is h′(x)?

    • h′(x) = cos x/(2√(sin x))
    • h′(x) = −cos x/(2√(sin x))
    • h′(x) = 1/(2√(sin x))
    • h′(x) = 1/(2√(cos x))
  8. Ren looks for horizontal tangents of f(x) = x − 2 sin x for 0 ≤ x < 2π. Where is f′(x) = 0?

    • x = 2π/3 and x = 4π/3
    • x = π/3
    • x = π/6 and x = 5π/6
    • x = π/3 and x = 5π/3
  9. Tala looks for horizontal tangents of f(x) = √3 x + 2 cos x for 0 ≤ x < 2π. Where is f′(x) = 0?

    • x = π/6 and x = 11π/6
    • x = 4π/3 and x = 5π/3
    • x = π/3
    • x = π/3 and x = 2π/3
  10. Zee looks for horizontal tangents of f(x) = 2 sin x + √2 x for 0 ≤ x < 2π. Where is f′(x) = 0?

    • x = π/4 and x = 7π/4
    • x = 3π/4
    • x = 5π/4 and x = 7π/4
    • x = 3π/4 and x = 5π/4
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About this worksheet

Derivatives of trig functions. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can give the derivatives of the six trig functions with the right sign.
  • I can use trig derivatives with the product, quotient and chain rules.
  • I can find a rate in a wave model and where f′ = 0 in one turn.

Standard: none (beyond CCSS)

Words to know

sec x, csc x, cot x: 1/cos x, 1/sin x, 1/tan x.

co- function: cosine, cotangent and cosecant; their derivatives take a minus.

horizontal tangent: A point where f′(x) = 0.

Common mistakes

Lost the minus sign: the derivative of cos x is −sin x.

Evaluated the function itself instead of its derivative.

Used the wrong sign. Sine, tangent and secant have plus derivatives; their co- partners take a minus.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with derivatives of trig functions?

Lost the minus sign: the derivative of cos x is −sin x.

Are these 12th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

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