Linear Approximation and Trigonometric Derivative

a) Show that for f(x)=arcsin(x)f(x) = \arcsin(x) , that f(x)=11x2f'(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 - x^2}} .


b) Use linear approximation at a suitable close value to estimate arcsin(0.1)\arcsin(0.1) . Your solution may be left in terms of fractions.

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