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What does Leibniz's theorem provide a formula for?
What does Leibniz's theorem provide a formula for?
Leibniz's theorem provides a formula for the nth derivative of a product of two functions.
How is the binomial coefficient '(n choose k)' calculated?
How is the binomial coefficient '(n choose k)' calculated?
'(n choose k)' is calculated as n! / (k! * (n-k)!).
In the example of finding the 3rd derivative of f(x) = x^2sin(x), what are the values of u'(x) and v'(x)?
In the example of finding the 3rd derivative of f(x) = x^2sin(x), what are the values of u'(x) and v'(x)?
u'(x) = 2x and v'(x) = cos(x).
Write the formula for the nth derivative of the product of two functions according to Leibniz's theorem.
Write the formula for the nth derivative of the product of two functions according to Leibniz's theorem.
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What is the significance of Leibniz's theorem in solving differential equations?
What is the significance of Leibniz's theorem in solving differential equations?
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What are the first three derivatives of u(x) = x^2?
What are the first three derivatives of u(x) = x^2?
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Describe one application of Leibniz's theorem in mathematics or engineering.
Describe one application of Leibniz's theorem in mathematics or engineering.
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How does Leibniz's theorem improve the process of finding higher-order derivatives?
How does Leibniz's theorem improve the process of finding higher-order derivatives?
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Study Notes
Leibniz's Theorem
- Leibniz's theorem provides a formula for the nth derivative of a product of two functions.
- It's a powerful tool for finding higher-order derivatives of complicated functions without repeated application of the product rule.
- This theorem significantly simplifies the process of finding higher-order derivatives of product functions compared with repeated applications of the standard product rule.
Formula
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If u(x) and v(x) are functions of x differentiable n times, the nth derivative of their product is given by:
dn/dxn (u(x)v(x)) = Σk=0n (n choose k) * (dku/dxk)(d(n-k)v/dx(n-k))
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"(n choose k)" denotes the binomial coefficient, calculated as n! / (k! * (n-k)!).
Example
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Finding the 3rd derivative of f(x) = x2sin(x):
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Let u(x) = x2 and v(x) = sin(x).
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Calculate the first three derivatives of u(x) and v(x): u'(x) = 2x, u''(x) = 2, u'''(x) = 0 v'(x) = cos(x), v''(x) = -sin(x), v'''(x) = -cos(x)
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Using Leibniz's theorem:
f'''(x) = (3 choose 0) * u'''(x) * v(x) + (3 choose 1) * u''(x) * v'(x) + (3 choose 2) * u'(x) * v''(x) + (3 choose 3) * u(x) * v'''(x) = 1 * 0 * sin(x) + 3 * 2 * cos(x) + 3 * 2x * (-sin(x)) + 1 * x2 * (-cos(x)) = 6cos(x) - 6xsin(x) - x2cos(x)
Applications
- Leibniz's theorem is used extensively in various fields of engineering and mathematics.
- It is crucial for solving differential equations, especially those containing products of functions.
- It simplifies higher-order derivative calculations, enhancing computational efficiency.
Significance
- This theorem generalizes the product rule for differentiation, making calculating higher-order derivatives of product functions more manageable.
- This simplification significantly streamlines the process of obtaining solutions to differential equations involving products of functions.
- It drastically reduces calculation steps compared to applying the product rule repeatedly.
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This quiz explores Leibniz's theorem, a key concept in calculus that details the nth derivative of a product of two functions. Test your understanding of the formula and its applications through examples, including higher-order derivatives. Get ready to deepen your calculus skills!
