AP®︎ Calculus BC: Topic 3.1 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 3.1 of AP Calculus BC – The Chain Rule.


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Question 1 Easy

Let h(x)=cos⁡(x2+1)h(x)=\cos(x^2+1). If h(x)=f(g(x))h(x)=f(g(x)), which of the following could be ff and gg?

Af(x)=cos⁡(x2)f(x)=\cos(x^2) and g(x)=x+1g(x)=x+1
Bf(x)=cos⁡xf(x)=\cos x and g(x)=x2+1g(x)=x^2+1
Cf(x)=cos⁡x+1f(x)=\cos x+1 and g(x)=x2g(x)=x^2
Df(x)=x2+1f(x)=x^2+1 and g(x)=cos⁡xg(x)=\cos x

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Calculus BC Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 3.1: The Chain Rule

Learning Objective: FUN-3.C

Calculate derivatives of compositions of differentiable functions.

Essential Knowledge: FUN-3.C.1

The chain rule provides a way to differentiate composite functions.