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<p>We can derive the derivative of sec θ using proofs.</p>
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<p>We can derive the derivative of sec θ using proofs.</p>
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<p>To show this, we will use trigonometric identities along with differentiation rules.</p>
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<p>To show this, we will use trigonometric identities along with differentiation rules.</p>
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<p>There are several methods for proving this, such as:</p>
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<p>There are several methods for proving this, such as:</p>
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<p>By First Principle</p>
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<p>By First Principle</p>
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<p>Using Chain Rule</p>
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<p>Using Chain Rule</p>
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<p>Using Product Rule</p>
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<p>Using Product Rule</p>
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<p>We will now demonstrate that the differentiation of sec θ results in sec θ tan θ using these methods:</p>
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<p>We will now demonstrate that the differentiation of sec θ results in sec θ tan θ using these methods:</p>
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<p>By First Principle</p>
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<p>By First Principle</p>
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<p>The derivative of sec θ can be proved using the First Principle, which expresses the derivative as the limit of the difference<a>quotient</a>.</p>
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<p>The derivative of sec θ can be proved using the First Principle, which expresses the derivative as the limit of the difference<a>quotient</a>.</p>
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<p>To find the derivative of sec θ using the first principle, we will consider f(θ) = sec θ. Its derivative can be expressed as the following limit.</p>
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<p>To find the derivative of sec θ using the first principle, we will consider f(θ) = sec θ. Its derivative can be expressed as the following limit.</p>
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<p>f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [f(θ + h) - f(θ)] / h … (1)</p>
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<p>f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [f(θ + h) - f(θ)] / h … (1)</p>
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<p>Given that f(θ) = sec θ, we write f(θ + h) = sec(θ + h).</p>
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<p>Given that f(θ) = sec θ, we write f(θ + h) = sec(θ + h).</p>
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<p>Substituting these into<a>equation</a>(1), f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [sec(θ + h) - sec θ] / h = limₕ→₀ [1/cos(θ + h) - 1/cos θ] / h = limₕ→₀ [cos θ - cos(θ + h)] / [h cos(θ) cos(θ + h)]</p>
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<p>Substituting these into<a>equation</a>(1), f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [sec(θ + h) - sec θ] / h = limₕ→₀ [1/cos(θ + h) - 1/cos θ] / h = limₕ→₀ [cos θ - cos(θ + h)] / [h cos(θ) cos(θ + h)]</p>
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<p>Using the identity cos A - cos B = -2 sin((A + B)/2) sin((A - B)/2), f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [-2 sin((2θ + h)/2) sin(h/2)] / [h cos(θ) cos(θ + h)] = limₕ→₀ [-2 sin(θ + h/2) sin(h/2) / h] 1/[cos(θ) cos(θ + h)]</p>
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<p>Using the identity cos A - cos B = -2 sin((A + B)/2) sin((A - B)/2), f'(θ) = limₕ→₀ [-2 sin((2θ + h)/2) sin(h/2)] / [h cos(θ) cos(θ + h)] = limₕ→₀ [-2 sin(θ + h/2) sin(h/2) / h] 1/[cos(θ) cos(θ + h)]</p>
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<p>Using limit formulas, limₕ→₀ (sin h/2)/(h/2) = 1. f'(θ) = [sin θ / cos² θ] = sec θ tan θ.</p>
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<p>Using limit formulas, limₕ→₀ (sin h/2)/(h/2) = 1. f'(θ) = [sin θ / cos² θ] = sec θ tan θ.</p>
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<p>Hence, proved.</p>
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<p>Hence, proved.</p>
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<p>Using Chain Rule</p>
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<p>Using Chain Rule</p>
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<p>To prove the differentiation of sec θ using the chain rule, We use the formula: sec θ = 1/cos θ Let f(θ) = 1/u, where u = cos θ</p>
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<p>To prove the differentiation of sec θ using the chain rule, We use the formula: sec θ = 1/cos θ Let f(θ) = 1/u, where u = cos θ</p>
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<p>Using the chain rule: d/dθ [1/u] = -1/u² · du/dθ</p>
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<p>Using the chain rule: d/dθ [1/u] = -1/u² · du/dθ</p>
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<p>Let’s substitute u = cos θ in the equation, d/dθ (sec θ) = -1/(cos θ)² · (-sin θ) = sin θ/(cos θ)² Since sec θ = 1/cos θ, we write: d/dθ(sec θ) = sec θ tan θ</p>
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<p>Let’s substitute u = cos θ in the equation, d/dθ (sec θ) = -1/(cos θ)² · (-sin θ) = sin θ/(cos θ)² Since sec θ = 1/cos θ, we write: d/dθ(sec θ) = sec θ tan θ</p>
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<p>Using Product Rule</p>
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<p>Using Product Rule</p>
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<p>We will now prove the derivative of sec θ using the product rule.</p>
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<p>We will now prove the derivative of sec θ using the product rule.</p>
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<p>The step-by-step process is demonstrated below:</p>
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<p>The step-by-step process is demonstrated below:</p>
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<p>Here, we use the formula, sec θ = (cos θ)⁻¹ Given that, u = 1 and v = (cos θ)⁻¹</p>
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<p>Here, we use the formula, sec θ = (cos θ)⁻¹ Given that, u = 1 and v = (cos θ)⁻¹</p>
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<p>Using the product rule formula: d/dθ [u.v] = u'v + uv' u' = d/dθ (1) = 0 v' = d/dθ ((cos θ)⁻¹) = sin θ/(cos θ)²</p>
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<p>Using the product rule formula: d/dθ [u.v] = u'v + uv' u' = d/dθ (1) = 0 v' = d/dθ ((cos θ)⁻¹) = sin θ/(cos θ)²</p>
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<p>Again, using the product rule formula: d/dθ (sec θ) = 0 · v + 1 · v'</p>
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<p>Again, using the product rule formula: d/dθ (sec θ) = 0 · v + 1 · v'</p>
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<p>Substitute u = 1, u' = 0, v = (cos θ)⁻¹, and v' = sin θ/(cos θ)² d/dθ (sec θ) = sin θ/(cos θ)²</p>
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<p>Substitute u = 1, u' = 0, v = (cos θ)⁻¹, and v' = sin θ/(cos θ)² d/dθ (sec θ) = sin θ/(cos θ)²</p>
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<p>Thus: d/dθ (sec θ) = sec θ tan θ.</p>
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<p>Thus: d/dθ (sec θ) = sec θ tan θ.</p>
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