AP Calculus ABhardmcq1 pt

If f(x)=sin2(cosx)f(x)=\sin^2(\cos x), then f(x)=f'(x)=

A.2sinxsin(cosx)cos(cosx)-2\sin x\sin(\cos x)\cos(\cos x)
B.2sin(cosx)cos(cosx)2\sin(\cos x)\cos(\cos x)
C.2sinxcos(cosx)-2\sin x\cos(\cos x)
D.2sinxsin(cosx)cos(cosx)2\sin x\sin(\cos x)\cos(\cos x)

Explanation

Core Concept

Layer the chain rule: the outer square gives 2sin(cosx)2\sin(\cos x), the derivative of sinu\sin u gives cos(cosx)\cos(\cos x), and the derivative of cosx\cos x is sinx-\sin x. The product is 2sinxsin(cosx)cos(cosx)-2\sin x\sin(\cos x)\cos(\cos x).

Correct Answer

A2sinxsin(cosx)cos(cosx)-2\sin x\sin(\cos x)\cos(\cos x)

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