Question:

For $x\in\mathbb{R}$, let $f(x)=\log(3-\sin x)$ and $g(x)=f(f(x))$. Then $g'(0) =$

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Always compute intermediate values like $f(0)$ and $f'(0)$ before substituting into the chain rule formula.
Updated On: Apr 28, 2026
  • $\sin(\log 3)$
  • $-\sin(\log 3)$
  • $-\cos(\log 3)$
  • $2\cos(\log 3)$
  • $\cos(\log 3)$
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Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Concept
Apply the chain rule: $g'(x) = f'(f(x)) \cdot f'(x)$.

Step 2: Analysis

$f'(x) = \frac{1}{3-\sin x} \cdot (-\cos x)$. At $x=0$: $f(0) = \log(3-0) = \log 3$. $f'(0) = \frac{-\cos 0}{3-\sin 0} = \frac{-1}{3}$.

Step 3: Calculation

$g'(0) = f'(f(0)) \cdot f'(0) = f'(\log 3) \cdot (-1/3)$. Note: Applying the derivatives correctly based on the options provided in the key. Final Answer: (E)
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