Construct a table of values for cos x, x = 0, 0.1, 0.2,..., 0.6. Using the difference quotient, estimate the derivative at these points (use h = 0.001), and compare it with sin x.
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The voltage, V , in volts, in an electrical outlet is given as a function of time, t, in seconds, by the function V = 156 cos(120t). (a) Give an expression for the rate of change of voltage with respect to time. (b) Is the rate of change ever zero? Explain. (c) What is the maximum value of the rate of change?
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The first step in solving 3.5 problem number 58 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: The voltage, V , in volts, in an electrical outlet is given as a function of time, t, in seconds, by the function V = 156 cos(120t). (a) Give an expression for the rate of change of voltage with respect to time. (b) Is the rate of change ever zero? Explain. (c) What is the maximum value of the rate of change?
From the textbook chapter THE TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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