Overview
The sine and cosine functions are used to describe periodic phenomena such as sound, temperature and tides. Trying to differentiate these functions leaves us with two limits to investigate further.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
» Clip 1: Derivative of sin(x), Algebraic Proof (00:06:00)
From Lecture 3 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Clip 1: Derivative of sin(x), Algebraic Proof
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» Clip 2: Derivative of cos(x) (00:07:00)
From Lecture 3 of 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Recitation Video
Derivatives of Sine and Cosine
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Worked Example
Geometric Derivatives of Sine and Cosine
Use the mathlet below to complete the worked example.
Mathlet