N27.09 Derivative of tan and phase shift

In summary, the given function with its derivative, $r'(\theta) = 6+\sec^2(\theta)$, can be integrated to find the function $r(\theta)$ that passes through point P at $\left(\frac{\pi}{4}, 0\right)$. The resulting function is $r(\theta) = 6\theta + \tan(\theta) + C$, where $C$ is a constant. It appears that using $x$ instead of $\theta$ in desmos is necessary.
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Find the function with the given derivative
whose graph passes through point P.
$$r'\left(\theta\right) =6+\sec^2 \left({\theta}\right), P\left(\frac{\pi}{4},0\right)$$
[desmos="0,2pi,-10,10"]6+sec^2(x)[/desmos]

The phase shift appears to be 1 but not sure how to get that

How do add another equation to desmos?
 
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You have $$\sec\left({\theta}\right)$$ in your equation and $$\sec^2\left({\theta}\right)$$ in your graph. Which one is it?
 
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$$\sec^2 \left({\theta}\right)$$

It appears you have to use x in desmos
 
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How about $$ r\left(\theta\right) = \int r'(\theta) d\theta = \int 6+\sec ^2 \left({\theta}\right)d\theta = 6\theta +\tan(\theta) +C $$
 
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$$6\theta+\tan\left({\theta +1 }\right)$$
Seems to be the answer
But desmos doesn't like $\theta
 
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just use x instead of theta
 
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What you are given is the IVP:

\(\displaystyle \d{r}{\theta}=\sec^2(\theta)+6\) where \(\displaystyle r\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=0\)

Integrating w.r.t $\theta$, we obtain:

\(\displaystyle \int_0^{r(\theta)}\,du=\int_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\theta}\sec^2(v)+6\,dv\)

Applying the FTOC, there results:

\(\displaystyle r(\theta)-0=\left[\tan(v)+6v\right]_{\frac{\pi}{4}}^{\theta}=\tan(\theta)+6\theta-\tan\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)-6\left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\tan(\theta)+6\theta-\frac{3\pi+2}{2}\)
 
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Well that graphed to the answer but it seemed to be a vertical shift downward,
Why would you do this vs a phase shift?
 
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karush said:
Well that graphed to the answer but it seemed to be a vertical shift downward,
Why would you do this vs a phase shift?

We are given an IVP, and I simply used a standard method for solving such a problem. An IVP consists of an ODE and an initial condition...so we can use the initial and final values (boundaries) as the limits of integration, and then apply the FTOC to get the solution satisfying both the ODE and the initial values.
 

FAQ: N27.09 Derivative of tan and phase shift

What is the derivative of tan(x)?

The derivative of tan(x) is equal to sec^2(x).

How do you find the derivative of tan(x) using the quotient rule?

To find the derivative of tan(x) using the quotient rule, you would first rewrite tan(x) as sin(x)/cos(x). Then, you can use the quotient rule (f'(x)g(x) - g'(x)f(x))/[g(x)]^2, where f(x) = sin(x) and g(x) = cos(x), to find the derivative.

What is a phase shift in trigonometric functions?

A phase shift in trigonometric functions is a horizontal shift of the graph of a trigonometric function, caused by adding or subtracting a constant from the input variable (x). It affects the starting point of the graph and does not change the shape of the graph.

How do you determine the phase shift of a function?

To determine the phase shift of a function, you would need to examine the input variable (x) and see what operation is being performed on it. If there is a constant being added or subtracted, that is the phase shift. If there is no constant, then there is no phase shift.

Can the derivative of tan(x) have a phase shift?

No, the derivative of tan(x) does not have a phase shift. The derivative only affects the slope of the function and not its starting point. The phase shift would still be present in the original tan(x) function.

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