Differentiating Exponential Functions

Differentiating Exponential Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial covers the concept of natural logarithms and the number e, explaining how e is related to exponential growth. It delves into the derivative of e^x, showing that it remains unchanged. The tutorial also discusses the gradient and tangent line of e^x, emphasizing that the gradient at any point is equal to its y-value. The chain rule is applied to differentiate e^2x, illustrating the process with substitutions. Finally, an example of differentiating e^(x^2) is provided, demonstrating the differentiation of both the inside and outside functions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base of the natural logarithm?

π

10

e

2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the derivative of e^x?

e^2

x^2

x^e

e^x

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At x = 0, what is the y-intercept of e^x?

x

e

1

0

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gradient of e^x at any point?

Zero

One

Its y-value

Its x-value

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When applying the chain rule to e^(2x), what is the derivative?

2e^(2x)

e^(2x)

2x

e^x

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the chain rule, what does the 'inside function' refer to?

The constant

The derivative

The exponent

The base

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substitution is made when using the chain rule for e^(2x)?

u = e^x

u = x^2

u = 2

u = 2x

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