Applications of Derivatives
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See all →- The absolute minimum value of \(f(x)=x^3-3x\) on \([0,3]\) is Answer: C. −2 f'(x)=3x²-3=0⇒ x=1 . f(0)=0,\ f(1)=-2,\ f(3)=18 . Minimum =-2 . 1
- The radius of a circle increases at 0.5 cm/s. The rate of increase of its area when the radius is 4 cm is Answer: A. 4π cm2/s dA/dt=2π rdr/dt=2π(4)(0.5)=4π . 1
- The equation of the tangent to \(y=x^2-2x+3\) at \(x=2\) is Answer: B. y=2x-1 Point (2,3); slope =2x-2=2 . Tangent: y-3=2(x-2)⇒ y=2x-1 . 1
- The value of \(c\) in Lagrange's mean value theorem for \(f(x)=x^3\) on \([0,3]\) is Answer: D. sqrt3 3c²=27-0/3=9⇒ c=sqrt3in(0,3) . 1