Differentiate trigonometric functions

Find the derivative of functions involving sin, cos, tan, or their powers/compositions, including products like sin(x)cos(x).

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Edexcel Paper 1 Specimen Q10
5 marks Standard +0.8
10. Given that \(\theta\) is measured in radians, prove, from first principles, that the derivative of \(\sin \theta\) is \(\cos \theta\) You may assume the formula for \(\sin ( A \pm B )\) and that as \(h \rightarrow 0 , \frac { \sin h } { h } \rightarrow 1\) and \(\frac { \cos h - 1 } { h } \rightarrow 0\)
OCR MEI Paper 2 2020 November Q3
4 marks Moderate -0.8
3 You are given that \(y = 4 x + \sin 8 x\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { dy } } { \mathrm { dx } }\).
  2. Find the smallest positive value of \(x\) for which \(\frac { \mathrm { dy } } { \mathrm { dx } } = 0\), giving your answer in an exact form.
OCR C4 Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.3
Differentiate each of the following with respect to \(x\) and simplify your answers.
  1. \(\cot x^2\) [2]
  2. \(\frac{\sin x}{3 + 2\cos x}\) [4]