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P3 Topic 4: Differentiation
sin x, cos x and tan x backmore
Use the display to show the gradient functions of sin x, cos x and tan x. What are the equations of those curves?








Summary

  • The gradient function of sin x is cos x
  • The gradient function of cos x is -sin x
  • The gradient function of tan x is sec2 x
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