Overview
An important application of implicit differentiation is to finding the derivatives of inverse functions. Here we find a formula for the derivative of an inverse, then apply it to get the derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions.
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Clip 1: Derivative of the Inverse of a Function
Clip 2: Derivative of the Arctan Function
Recitation Video
Graphing the Arctan Function
Lecture Video and Notes
Video Excerpts
Clip 1: Derivative of the Arcsin Function
Recitation Video
Derivative of the Arccos Function
Worked Example
Derivative of the Square Root Function