(sec^2(x))
Definition
The term (sec^2(x)) represents the derivative of the secant function. It measures how fast the secant function is changing at a specific point on its graph.
Related terms
(tan(x)): The tangent function represents the ratio of sine to cosine. It can be found by dividing sin(x) by cos(x).
(csc(x)): The cosecant function represents the reciprocal of the sine function. It can be found by dividing 1 by sin(x).
(cot^2(x)): The cotangent squared function represents the square of the cotangent value. It can be found by squaring cot(x).
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