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Unit 4(a)

This document is a Unit 4A Test focused on the derivatives of trigonometric functions, consisting of multiple-choice questions and application problems. It assesses knowledge and understanding of derivatives, points of inflection, and the behavior of trigonometric functions. Additionally, it includes communication and thinking questions that require justification and reasoning in calculus concepts.

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Unit 4(a)

This document is a Unit 4A Test focused on the derivatives of trigonometric functions, consisting of multiple-choice questions and application problems. It assesses knowledge and understanding of derivatives, points of inflection, and the behavior of trigonometric functions. Additionally, it includes communication and thinking questions that require justification and reasoning in calculus concepts.

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KU APP COMM THINK

Name: _________________________________
Unit 4A Test: Derivative of Trig Functions
/12 /14 /6 + /2 /8
MCV4U_V1 form

Knowledge & Understanding

Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the most correct answer in the space provided to the left of each question.
[1 mark each]

_______ 1. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥, for which value(s) of 𝑥 will 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 0?

𝜋 𝜋 3𝜋
a) 𝑥 = − b) 𝑥 = c) 𝑥 = d) all of these
2 2 2

_______ 2. The function 𝑦 = 2 cos 𝑥 will have a point of inflection at which of the following value of 𝑥?
𝜋
a) 𝑥 = 0 b) 𝑥 = 2
c) 𝑥 = 2𝜋 d) none of these

_______ 3. The derivative of 𝑦 = cos(2𝑥) is:

a) 𝑦 ′ = sin(2𝑥) b) 𝑦 ′ = −2 sin(2𝑥) c) 𝑦 ′ = −2 sin 𝑥 d) 𝑦 ′ = 2 sin(2𝑥)

𝜋
_______ 4. The slope of the tangent to the curve 𝑦 = sin 𝑥 at the point where 𝑥 = is:
2

𝜋
a) 0 b) −1 c) 1 d) 2

_______ 5. The third derivative of 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 is:

a) 𝑦 ′′′ = cos 𝑥 b) 𝑦 ′′′ = sin 𝑥 c) 𝑦 ′′′ = − sin 𝑥 d) 𝑦 ′′′ = − cos 𝑥

6. Differentiate each of the following. Simplify completely.

a) 𝑦 = 3𝜋 2 − 2𝑥𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥  b) 𝑦 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 (sin 3𝑥) 

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Application

7. Determine the x-coordinate of the point(s) on the curve 𝑦 = 2sin 𝑥 + 6𝑥 where the slope of the tangent is
equal to 7, where 𝑥 ∈ [0, 2𝜋]. 

𝜋
8. Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve 𝑦 = −2 sin(2𝑥) at the point where 𝑥 = 2 . 

9. The height of a person above the ground that is riding a Ferris wheel is modeled by the function
𝜋
ℎ(𝑡) = −20 𝑐𝑜𝑠 ( 𝑡) + 20, where ℎ is the height of the rider above the ground in metres and 𝑡 is the time after
30
boarding the ride, in seconds.

a) Calculate the instantaneous rate of change of the rider’s height above the ground 5 seconds after
boarding the ride. You may leave the final answer in exact form. 

b) Use calculus to determine the time(s) when the height of the rider will be at a maximum during the first
minute of the ride. 

c) Use the second derivative to show that the time(s) you found in part “b” is a maximum. 

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Communication

sin 𝑥 −cos 𝑥
10. When asked to differentiate the function, 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 a student gave the following answer: 𝑦 ′ = sin 𝑥
. Was
the student’s answer correct or incorrect? Explain and justify your answer. 

11. List THREE similarities between the graph of 𝑦 = sin 𝑥 and its derivative. Use a sketch of each function to
support your answer. 

Thinking

2𝜋
12. The graph of 𝒚 = 𝒇′′(𝒙) is given below. Show your work and justify your reasoning.  (𝑝𝑒𝑟 = )
𝑘

a) Determine the equation of 𝑦 = 𝑓′′(𝑥) 

b) Determine the equation of 𝑦 = 𝑓′(𝑥) 

c) Determine the equation of the original function, 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). 

V1
13. a) Write the function: 𝑦 = √csc(3𝑥), in terms of sine. 

𝑑𝑦
b) Determine . Your answer must be in terms of sine/cosine. DO NOT SIMPLIFY. 
𝑑𝑥

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