VCE Together Year 12 Mathematical Methods: Derivatives of Circular Functions

Mathematical Methods

Back to other subjects

Derivatives of Circular Functions

How Do I Differentiate Circular Functions?

This post explores how to find the derivative of circular functions, as a part of the VCE Maths Methods topic Calculus and subtopic Differentiation. This post will cover the differentiation of trigonometric functions \sin x, \cos x and \tan x .

The following video will introduce the rules of differentiating circular functions.

 

These next videos will give further explanation, and solidify your understanding on how to find derivatives of circular functions with examples. Part 2 and 3 also provide different methods for differentiation.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Want Proof?

The following videos explain the magic behind the derivative of \sin x, \cos x and \tan x , proving how it works.

Part 1

 

Part 2

 

Want to learn more? Check out more of our VCE Mathematics resources here!

45,861 students have a head start...

Get exclusive VCE content & advice from our team of experts delivered weekly to your inbox!

Here’s how we help...

Holistic K-12 Tutoring

Attend our master-class workshops on how to ace your essays, assessments and exams!

Comprehensive Workshops

Attend our master-class workshops on how to ace your essays, assessments and exams!

AOS asset - Rocket

Study, Uni, Career Mentoring

Attend our master-class workshops on how to ace your essays, assessments and exams!

Senior School Workshops

Attend our master-class workshops on how to ace your essays, assessments and exams!

45,861 students have a head start...

Get exclusive study content & advice from our team of experts delivered weekly to your inbox!

AOS Website Asset 2

Looking for Academic Support?

Discover how we can help you!

AOS Website Asset 1