What is the derivative of this function y=sin^-1(sqrt(2t))?

1 Answer
Aug 16, 2017

The derivative is =1/(sqrt(2t(1-2t)))

Explanation:

y=arcsin(sqrt(2t))

Therefore,

siny=sqrt(2t)

Differentiating with respect to t

dy/dtcosy=1/(2sqrt(2t))*2 =1/sqrt(2t)

sin^2y+cos^2y=1

cos^2y=1-sin^2y=1-2t

cosy=sqrt(1-2t)

dy/dt=1/sqrt(2t)*1/sqrt(1-2t)