Chapter 2: Q. 55 (page 210)
Suppose that r is an independent variable, s is a function of r, and q is a constant. Calculate the derivatives in Exercises 53– 58. Your answers may involve r, s, q, or their derivatives.
Chapter 2: Q. 55 (page 210)
Suppose that r is an independent variable, s is a function of r, and q is a constant. Calculate the derivatives in Exercises 53– 58. Your answers may involve r, s, q, or their derivatives.
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The following reciprocal rules tells us hoe to differentiate the reciprocal of a function
Prove this using
a) definition of the derivative
b) by using the quotient rule
Find the derivatives of the functions in Exercises 21–46. Keep in mind that it may be convenient to do some preliminary algebra before differentiating.
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When the bowling ball is first dropped, with
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