Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

AP Calculus · Axiom Academy

LESSON Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions Essential trig derivatives you need to memorize Step 1: The Main Six Trig Derivatives These six derivatives are fundamental and appear constantly in calculus: sin → cos (and vice versa with a sign change) Tan, sec, cot, csc all involve their cofunctions Step 2: Using Chain Rule with Trig These formulas combine with the Chain Rule. For composite trig functions: Step 4: Inverse Trig Derivatives The derivatives of inverse trig functions are also important: You've learned trig derivatives! Next: Exponential and logarithmic derivatives.

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