What is the 2nd Derivative of y(t)=tan5t?

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In summary, the conversation is about finding the second derivative of y(t)=tan5t. The first derivative is found to be 5sec^2(5t), and to find the second derivative, the Chain Rule is applied to the expression 5/(cos^2(5t)).
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Hello!

I'm trying to find the 2nd derivative of y(t)=tan5t.
I first found the first derivative.. and got y'(t)=sec^2(5t)(5) --> 5sec^2(5t)
--> 5/(cos^2(5t)

But to find the 2nd derivative I'm confused...
I got until y"(t)=\frac{cos^2(5t)(5)'-(5)(cos^2(5t))'}{(cos^2(5t)(cos^2(5t))}
 
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riri said:
Hello!

I'm trying to find the 2nd derivative of y(t)=tan5t.
I first found the first derivative.. and got y'(t)=sec^2(5t)(5) --> 5sec^2(5t)
--> 5/(cos^2(5t)

But to find the 2nd derivative I'm confused...
I got until y"(t)=\frac{cos^2(5t)(5)'-(5)(cos^2(5t))'}{(cos^2(5t)(cos^2(5t))}

Write it as $\displaystyle \begin{align*} y'(t) = 5\left[ cos{(5t)} \right] ^{-2} \end{align*}$ and apply the Chain Rule.
 

Related to What is the 2nd Derivative of y(t)=tan5t?

1. What is the second derivative of y(t) = tan5t?

The second derivative of y(t) = tan5t is -25tan^2(5t)sec^2(5t).

2. How do you find the second derivative of a tangent function?

To find the second derivative of a tangent function, you can use the chain rule and the fact that the derivative of tanx is sec^2x.

3. Can you provide an example of finding the second derivative of y(t) = tan5t?

Let y(t) = tan5t, then the first derivative is dy/dt = 5sec^2(5t). Using the chain rule, the second derivative is d^2y/dt^2 = 25tan^2(5t)sec^2(5t).

4. How does the second derivative of y(t) = tan5t relate to the graph of the function?

The second derivative of y(t) = tan5t represents the concavity of the graph of the function. If the second derivative is positive, the graph is concave up, and if it is negative, the graph is concave down.

5. Are there any real-life applications of the second derivative of a tangent function?

Yes, the second derivative of a tangent function is used in physics and engineering to analyze the acceleration and motion of objects. It is also used in economics to study the rate of change in market trends.

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