Class CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Derivatives Q #1452
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3 Marks 2025 AISSCE(Board Exam) SA
Differentiate $y=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-x^{2}}{1+x^{2}}\right)$ with respect to x, when $x\in(0,1)$.

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Step 1: Substitution

Let $x = \tan\theta$. Since $x \in (0,1)$, we have $\theta \in (0, \frac{\pi}{4})$.

Step 2: Simplify the expression

Substitute $x = \tan\theta$ into the expression for $y$:\r\n$$y = \cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1-\tan^2\theta}{1+\tan^2\theta}\right)$$\r\nUsing the trigonometric identity $\cos 2\theta = \frac{1-\tan^2\theta}{1+\tan^2\theta}$, we get:\r\n$$y = \cos^{-1}(\cos 2\theta)$$\r\nSince $\theta \in (0, \frac{\pi}{4})$, we have $2\theta \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$. Therefore, $\cos^{-1}(\cos 2\theta) = 2\theta$. So,\r\n$$y = 2\theta$$

Step 3: Express y in terms of x

Since $x = \tan\theta$, we have $\theta = \tan^{-1}x$. Therefore,\r\n$$y = 2\tan^{-1}x$$

Step 4: Differentiate y with respect to x

Differentiate $y$ with respect to $x$:\r\n$$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(2\tan^{-1}x) = 2\frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1}x)$$\r\nUsing the derivative of $\tan^{-1}x$, which is $\frac{1}{1+x^2}$, we get:\r\n$$\frac{dy}{dx} = 2\left(\frac{1}{1+x^2}\right) = \frac{2}{1+x^2}$$

Final Answer: $\frac{2}{1+x^2}$

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an REMEMBER question because it requires recalling the derivative of inverse trigonometric functions and applying trigonometric identities.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The question involves applying a series of steps, including trigonometric substitution, simplification using identities, and differentiation, to arrive at the solution.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of CBSE Class 12, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. It directly tests the student's ability to differentiate inverse trigonometric functions, a standard topic in the syllabus.