Differential Calculus
Q. Calculate the limit: lim (x -> 0) (x^3)/(sin(x)) (2023)
A.
0
B.
1
C.
∞
D.
Undefined
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Solution
Using the fact that sin(x) ~ x as x approaches 0, we find that lim (x -> 0) (x^3)/(sin(x)) = 0.
Correct Answer: A — 0
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Q. Calculate the limit: lim (x -> ∞) (3x^2 + 2)/(5x^2 - 4) (2023)
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Solution
Dividing numerator and denominator by x^2 gives lim (x -> ∞) (3 + 2/x^2)/(5 - 4/x^2) = 3/5.
Correct Answer: A — 3/5
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Q. Determine the continuity of the function f(x) = { x^2, x < 1; 2, x = 1; x + 1, x > 1 } at x = 1.
A.
Continuous
B.
Not continuous
C.
Depends on the limit
D.
Only left continuous
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Solution
The left limit as x approaches 1 is 1, the right limit is 2, and f(1) = 2. Since the left and right limits do not match, f(x) is not continuous at x = 1.
Correct Answer: B — Not continuous
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Q. Determine the continuity of the function f(x) = { x^2, x < 1; 2x - 1, x ≥ 1 } at x = 1.
A.
Continuous
B.
Discontinuous
C.
Only left continuous
D.
Only right continuous
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Solution
At x = 1, f(1) = 2(1) - 1 = 1 and lim x→1- f(x) = 1, lim x→1+ f(x) = 1. Thus, f(x) is continuous at x = 1.
Correct Answer: A — Continuous
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Q. Determine the local maxima or minima of f(x) = -x^2 + 4x. (2019)
A.
Maxima at x=2
B.
Minima at x=2
C.
Maxima at x=4
D.
Minima at x=4
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Solution
f'(x) = -2x + 4. Setting f'(x) = 0 gives x = 2. Since f''(x) = -2 < 0, it is a maxima.
Correct Answer: A — Maxima at x=2
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Q. Determine the slope of the tangent line to f(x) = x^2 at x = 3. (2023)
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Solution
f'(x) = 2x; thus, f'(3) = 2(3) = 6.
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. Differentiate f(x) = 4x^2 * e^x. (2022)
A.
4e^x + 4x^2e^x
B.
4x^2e^x + 4xe^x
C.
4e^x + 2x^2e^x
D.
8xe^x
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Solution
Using the product rule, f'(x) = 4e^x + 4x^2e^x.
Correct Answer: A — 4e^x + 4x^2e^x
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Q. Differentiate f(x) = ln(x^2 + 1). (2022)
A.
2x/(x^2 + 1)
B.
1/(x^2 + 1)
C.
2x/(x^2 - 1)
D.
x/(x^2 + 1)
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Solution
Using the chain rule, f'(x) = 2x/(x^2 + 1).
Correct Answer: A — 2x/(x^2 + 1)
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Q. Differentiate f(x) = x^2 * e^x. (2022)
A.
x^2 * e^x + 2x * e^x
B.
2x * e^x + x^2 * e^x
C.
x^2 * e^x + e^x
D.
2x * e^x
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Solution
Using the product rule, f'(x) = x^2 * e^x + 2x * e^x.
Correct Answer: A — x^2 * e^x + 2x * e^x
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Q. Evaluate the limit lim (x -> 0) (sin(5x)/x) and determine its continuity.
A.
5, Continuous
B.
0, Continuous
C.
5, Not Continuous
D.
0, Not Continuous
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Solution
Using the limit property, lim (x -> 0) (sin(5x)/x) = 5. The function is continuous at x = 0.
Correct Answer: A — 5, Continuous
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Q. Evaluate the limit lim x→2 (x^2 - 4)/(x - 2).
A.
0
B.
2
C.
4
D.
Undefined
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Solution
Using L'Hôpital's Rule, lim x→2 (x^2 - 4)/(x - 2) = lim x→2 (2x)/(1) = 4.
Correct Answer: C — 4
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Q. Find the derivative of f(x) = x^4 - 4x^3 + 6x^2 - 24x + 5. (2023)
A.
4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x - 24
B.
4x^3 - 12x^2 + 6x - 24
C.
4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x
D.
4x^3 - 12x^2 + 6x
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Solution
Using the power rule, f'(x) = 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x - 24.
Correct Answer: A — 4x^3 - 12x^2 + 12x - 24
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Q. Find the derivative of g(x) = sin(x) + cos(x). (2020)
A.
cos(x) - sin(x)
B.
-sin(x) - cos(x)
C.
sin(x) + cos(x)
D.
-cos(x) + sin(x)
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Solution
Using the derivatives of sine and cosine, g'(x) = cos(x) - sin(x).
Correct Answer: A — cos(x) - sin(x)
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Q. Find the local maxima of f(x) = -x^2 + 6x - 8. (2022)
A.
(3, 1)
B.
(2, 2)
C.
(4, 0)
D.
(1, 5)
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Solution
f'(x) = -2x + 6; setting to 0 gives x = 3; f(3) = -3^2 + 6(3) - 8 = 1.
Correct Answer: A — (3, 1)
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Q. Find the second derivative of f(x) = 4x^4 - 2x^3 + x. (2019)
A.
48x^2 - 12x + 1
B.
48x^3 - 6
C.
12x^2 - 6
D.
12x^3 - 6x
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Solution
First derivative f'(x) = 16x^3 - 6x^2 + 1. Second derivative f''(x) = 48x^2 - 12x.
Correct Answer: A — 48x^2 - 12x + 1
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Q. Find the second derivative of f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4. (2020)
A.
6x - 6
B.
6x + 6
C.
3x^2 - 6
D.
3x^2 + 6
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Solution
First derivative f'(x) = 3x^2 - 6x; second derivative f''(x) = 6x - 6.
Correct Answer: A — 6x - 6
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Q. For the function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x), what is f'(π/4)? (2023)
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Solution
f'(x) = cos(x) - sin(x). At x = π/4, f'(π/4) = cos(π/4) - sin(π/4) = √2/2 - √2/2 = 0.
Correct Answer: B — √2
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Q. For which value of k is the function f(x) = { kx + 1, x < 2; 3, x = 2; 2x - 1, x > 2 } continuous at x = 2?
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Solution
To ensure continuity at x = 2, k(2) + 1 must equal 3. Thus, k = 1.
Correct Answer: B — 2
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Q. If f(x) = 3x + 2, what is the value of f(1) and is it continuous?
A.
5, Continuous
B.
5, Not Continuous
C.
3, Continuous
D.
3, Not Continuous
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Solution
f(1) = 3(1) + 2 = 5. Since f(x) is a linear function, it is continuous everywhere.
Correct Answer: A — 5, Continuous
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Q. If f(x) = e^x, what is f''(x)? (2020)
A.
e^x
B.
xe^x
C.
2e^x
D.
0
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Solution
The second derivative f''(x) = d^2/dx^2(e^x) = e^x.
Correct Answer: A — e^x
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Q. If f(x) = e^x, what is the value of f''(0)? (2021)
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Solution
f'(x) = e^x and f''(x) = e^x. Therefore, f''(0) = e^0 = 1.
Correct Answer: A — 1
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Q. If f(x) = x^2 + 3x + 2, what is the limit as x approaches -1?
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Solution
lim x→-1 f(x) = (-1)^2 + 3(-1) + 2 = 1 - 3 + 2 = 0.
Correct Answer: C — 2
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Q. If f(x) = x^3 - 3x + 2, what is the value of f(1) and is it continuous?
A.
0, Continuous
B.
0, Not Continuous
C.
1, Continuous
D.
1, Not Continuous
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Solution
f(1) = 1^3 - 3(1) + 2 = 0. Since f(x) is a polynomial, it is continuous everywhere.
Correct Answer: A — 0, Continuous
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Q. If f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4, what is f'(2)? (2020)
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Solution
First, find f'(x) = 3x^2 - 6x. Then, f'(2) = 3(2^2) - 6(2) = 12 - 12 = 0.
Correct Answer: A — 0
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Q. If f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x, find the inflection point. (2023)
A.
(1, 4)
B.
(2, 0)
C.
(3, 0)
D.
(0, 0)
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Solution
Find f''(x) = 6x - 12. Set f''(x) = 0 gives x = 2. The inflection point is (2, f(2)) = (2, 0).
Correct Answer: B — (2, 0)
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Q. If f(x) = x^4 - 4x^3, find f'(2). (2023)
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Solution
f'(x) = 4x^3 - 12x^2; thus, f'(2) = 4(2^3) - 12(2^2) = 32 - 48 = -16.
Correct Answer: C — 16
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Q. If h(x) = e^(2x), what is h'(x)? (2019)
A.
2e^(2x)
B.
e^(2x)
C.
2xe^(2x)
D.
e^(x)
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Solution
Using the chain rule, h'(x) = 2e^(2x).
Correct Answer: A — 2e^(2x)
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Q. Is the function f(x) = sqrt(x) continuous at x = 0?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
Only from the right
D.
Only from the left
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Solution
The function f(x) = sqrt(x) is continuous at x = 0 as it is defined and the limit exists.
Correct Answer: A — Yes
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Q. The function f(x) = 1/(x-1) is continuous on which of the following intervals?
A.
(-∞, 1)
B.
(1, ∞)
C.
(-∞, ∞)
D.
(-∞, 0)
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Solution
The function f(x) = 1/(x-1) is discontinuous at x = 1, hence it is continuous on (1, ∞).
Correct Answer: B — (1, ∞)
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Q. The function f(x) = { x^2, x < 0; 0, x = 0; x + 1, x > 0 } is:
A.
Continuous
B.
Not continuous
C.
Continuous from the left
D.
Continuous from the right
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Solution
The left limit as x approaches 0 is 0, but the right limit is 1. Hence, it is not continuous at x = 0.
Correct Answer: B — Not continuous
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