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Differentiation 3 – Trigonometric Functions

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You’ll learn

  • Differentiate sin, cos and tan using page 25: sin→cos, cos→−sin, tan→sec²
  • Multiply by the derivative of the angle when the angle isn't just x, e.g. cos(3x²)
  • Carry constant coefficients through unchanged and tidy the final answer

Most recent exam questions

  • 2025 P1 Q2(a)(i)
  • 2025 P1 Q6(b) — deferred
  • 2024 P1 Q6(a)(i) — deferred
  • 2023 P2 Q7(e)(ii)
  • 2021 P1 Q5(b)

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