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Trigonometric Functions Introduction

• The conversation begins with an analysis involving derivatives and trigonometric functions.

Quotient Rule in Derivatives

• Focus on applying the quotient rule for derivatives during calculations:

  • Derivative of the function is identified as:

    • j times f prime (denoting a product of functions)

    • A cosine function is involved, represented as cosine times cosine, implying cosine squared.

  • When applying the quotient rule, a minus sign is introduced leading to the multiplication of the complementary function.

    • This results in sine times negative sine giving negative sine squared x.

Pythagorean Identity

• A crucial trigonometric identity is referenced here:

  • Cosine squared plus sine squared is equal to one:

    • This brings clarity to simplifying expressions involving sine and cosine.

Simplification of Expressions

• The derived expression simplifies to:

  • One over cosine squared:

    • Denoted mathematically as ( \frac{1}{\cos^2(x)} ) which leads to certain trigonometric identities.

Application of Trigonometric Identity

• Through basic trigonometry, it can be deduced that:

  • One over cosine represents the secant function, denoted as ( \sec(x) ).

• Therefore, one over cosine squared leads to:

  • ( \sec^2(x) ), confirming the appearance of trigonometric identities.

Summary of Trigonometric Functions

• The notes emphasize the basic six trigonometric function rules:

  1. Sine (sin)

  2. Cosine (cos)

  3. Tangent (tan)

  4. Cosecant (csc)

  5. Secant (sec)

  6. Cotangent (cot)

• The derivation and simplification are fundamentally connected to trigonometric concepts stated herein, reinforcing their importance in calculus and beyond.