Find the derivatives of the following functions at the indicated points :
Derivative of a function f(x) at any real number a is given by –
{where h is a very small positive number}
∴ derivative of 2cos x at x = π/2 is given as –
{∵ cos (π/2 + x) = – sin x }
∵ we can’t find the limit by direct substitution as it gives 0/0 (indeterminate form)
⇒ f’(π/2) =
Use the formula:
∴ f’(π/2) = – 2×1 = – 2
Hence,
Derivative of f(x) = 2cos x at x = π/2 is – 2