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The chain rule in calculus is a fundamental theorem for differentiating composite functions, such as those involving polynomials or trigonometric expressions. It breaks down complex functions into simpler parts, making the process of finding derivatives more manageable. This rule is also pivotal for integration techniques, where it is used in reverse as the substitution method. Mastery of the chain rule is crucial for advanced calculus studies and applications.
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The chain rule is used to find the derivative of composite functions, which are functions made up of other functions
Product of Derivatives
The chain rule states that the derivative of a composite function is the product of the derivatives of its component functions
Leibniz's Notation
In Leibniz's notation, the chain rule is expressed as the product of the derivatives of the inner and outer functions
The chain rule is crucial for differentiating a wide variety of functions, including polynomial, trigonometric, and implicitly defined functions
The reverse chain rule, also known as the method of substitution, is used in integration to reverse the process of differentiation
The reverse chain rule can be used to integrate functions by substituting a variable and then integrating the resulting expression
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Define inner and outer functions for chain rule.
Inner function g(x) is inside composition, outer function f(u) is applied last. Example: g(x)=3x^2+2, f(u)=u^2.
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Compute derivatives of inner and outer functions separately.
Derivative of inner function g'(x)=6x, outer function f'(u)=2u. Use these to apply chain rule.
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The chain rule aids in simplifying the differentiation of complex functions by breaking them into ______ components.
simpler
