Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
$sin^3(x)$ refers to raising sine function to the power of 3. In other words, it means multiplying sine by itself twice.
Related terms
Power rule for differentiation: The power rule states that when differentiating functions with powers, you bring down the exponent as coefficient and reduce it by 1. For example, when differentiating $x^3$, you get $3x^2$.
Trig identities: Trigonometric identities are equations involving trigonometric functions that hold true for all values of the variable. These identities can be used to simplify expressions or solve trigonometric equations.
Chain rule: The chain rule is a formula for computing the derivative of a composition of two or more functions. It allows us to find the derivative of composite functions like $f(g(x))$.