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MTH 102 Differentiation Objective Question

Question

What is the derivative of \( y = \sec x \)?
Options
A \( \sec x \tan x \)
Correct Answer
B \( \sec^2 x \)
C \( \tan^2 x \)
D \( \csc x \)
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This is a standard trigonometric derivative formula.

Hint

Recall standard derivatives of reciprocal trigonometric functions.

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