Understanding the Chain Rule in Differentiation

Understanding the Chain Rule in Differentiation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial explains how to find the derivative of a composite function using the chain rule. It starts by defining G(x) as F(x) raised to the 5th power and provides values for F(4) and F prime of 4. The tutorial emphasizes recognizing G(x) as a composite function and applying the chain rule, which involves differentiating the outer function and multiplying by the derivative of the inner function. The video concludes with a step-by-step calculation of G prime of 4, resulting in -810.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outer function in the composite function G(x) = (F(x))^5?

The power function

x

5

F(x)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rule is essential for finding the derivative of a composite function?

Sum Rule

Product Rule

Quotient Rule

Chain Rule

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the chain rule, what do you multiply the derivative of the outer function by?

The integral of the inner function

The second derivative of the outer function

The derivative of the inner function

The original function

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If U = F(x), what is the derivative of U^5 according to the chain rule?

5U^4

5U^4 * U'

U^5 * U'

5U^5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of F(4) given in the problem?

2

3

4

5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of F'(4) given in the problem?

2

-2

0

-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 3 raised to the 4th power?

9

243

81

27

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of G'(4) after calculation?

-405

810

405

-810