Question Details

Find d²y/dx², if y=2 sin⁻¹⁡(cos⁡x)

Options

A

0

B

sin⁻¹ (1/cosx)

C

1

D

-1

Correct Answer :

0

Solution :

The correct option is 0.

Let us find the second derivative of the given function step-by-step.
The given function is:
y = 2 sin 1 ( cos x )

We can simplify this function by using trigonometric identities. Recall the co-function identity that relates sine and cosine:
cos x = sin ( π 2 x )

Substituting this identity into our expression for y, we get:
y = 2 sin 1 [ sin ( π 2 x ) ]

Since the inverse sine function cancels the sine function within its principal domain, the equation simplifies to:
y = 2 ( π 2 x )
Multiplying the terms inside the parentheses by 2, we obtain:
y = π 2 x

Now, we differentiate y with respect to x to find the first derivative:
d y d x = d d x ( π 2 x )
Since π is a constant, its derivative is 0, and the derivative of 2x is 2:
d y d x = 2

To find the second derivative, we differentiate the first derivative with respect to x once more:
d 2 y d x 2 = d d x ( 2 )
Since 2 is a constant, its derivative is 0:
d 2 y d x 2 = 0

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