Chain Rule Calculator
Compute the derivative of a composite function using the chain rule. Enter f(u) and u(x) to get the derivative f'(x).
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- 1 Enter the requested data in the fields above carefully.
- 2 Click the calculate button to process the information instantly.
- 3 Analyze the detailed result and the formula explanation presented below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The chain rule is a formula to compute the derivative of a composite function. If h(x) = f(g(x)), then h'(x) = f'(g(x)) * g'(x).
You can use standard mathematical expressions with +, -, *, /, ^ (power), sin, cos, tan, exp, log, sqrt, etc. Use 'u' as variable in outer function and 'x' in inner function.
The calculator uses numeric differentiation with a small step size (1e-6) to approximate derivatives. It is accurate for most practical purposes.
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