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The derivative of $\sin^{-1}x$ exists in the interval

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Derivative of $\sin^{-1}x$ is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}$, so it exists only when $|x|<1$.
  • $[-1,1]$
  • $(-1,1)$
  • $\mathbb{R}$
  • $\left(-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To find the interval in which the derivative of the inverse sine function, \(\sin^{-1}x\), exists, we must first understand the definition and properties of the function and its derivative. 

The derivative of \(\sin^{-1}x\) is given by:

\(\frac{d}{dx}[\sin^{-1}x] = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\)

The expression \(\sqrt{1-x^2}\) is defined only when the value inside the square root is non-negative because we cannot take the square root of a negative number in the real number system. Therefore, for the derivative \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}\) to exist, we require:

\(1-x^2 \geq 0\)

Solving this inequality:

\(1 \geq x^2\)

This further simplifies to:

\(-1 \leq x \leq 1\)

Since the function becomes undefined when \(x = \pm1\) because it would result in division by zero, the derivative is only defined in the interval:

\(-1 < x < 1\)

Thus, the interval in which the derivative of \(\sin^{-1}x\) exists is \((-1,1)\).

Therefore, the correct answer is: \((-1,1)\).

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