In advanced mathematics (pitkä matematiikka), what is the derivative of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Apply the chain rule: . Using the double angle identity , this simplifies to . **Answer: . Why not the others:** misses the negative sign from the derivative of cosine, and omits the inner derivative.

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