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DifficultMCQ
Let $f : R \to R$ be a differentiable function satisfying $f''(3) + f'(2) = 0$. Then $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {\left( {\frac{{1 + f\left( {3 + x} \right) - f\left( 3 \right)}}{{1 + f\left( {2 - x} \right) - f\left( 2 \right)}}} \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}}$ is equal to
A
$e^2$
B
$1$
C
$e$
D
$e^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The expression is of the form $1^\infty$ as $x \to 0$.
Let $L = \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} {\left( {\frac{{1 + f\left( {3 + x} \right) - f\left( 3 \right)}}{{1 + f\left( {2 - x} \right) - f\left( 2 \right)}}} \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}}$.
Using the formula $\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} {\left( {f(x)} \right)^{g(x)}} = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to a} g(x)(f(x) - 1)}$,we get:
$L = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \left( \frac{1 + f(3+x) - f(3)}{1 + f(2-x) - f(2)} - 1 \right)}$
$L = e^{\mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \left( \frac{f(3+x) - f(3) - f(2-x) + f(2)}{1 + f(2-x) - f(2)} \right)}$
Applying $L$'Hopital's rule to the exponent:
Exponent $= \mathop {\lim }\limits_{x \to 0} \frac{f'(3+x) + f'(2-x)}{1 + f(2-x) - f(2) - xf'(2-x)} = \frac{f'(3) + f'(2)}{1} = 0$.
Thus,$L = e^0 = 1$.
52
DifficultMCQ
Let $f:R \to R$ be a continuously differentiable function such that $f(2) = 6$ and $f'(2) = \frac{1}{48}$. If $\int_6^{f(x)} 4t^3 \,dt = (x - 2)g(x)$,then $\lim_{x \to 2} g(x)$ is equal to
A
$24$
B
$18$
C
$12$
D
$36$

Solution

(B) Given the equation $\int_6^{f(x)} 4t^3 \,dt = (x - 2)g(x)$.
We need to find $\lim_{x \to 2} g(x) = \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{\int_6^{f(x)} 4t^3 \,dt}{x - 2}$.
Since $f(2) = 6$,the limit is of the form $\frac{0}{0}$. Applying $L$'$H$ôpital's rule:
$\lim_{x \to 2} g(x) = \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{\frac{d}{dx} \int_6^{f(x)} 4t^3 \,dt}{\frac{d}{dx} (x - 2)}$.
Using the Leibniz integral rule,the derivative of the numerator is $4(f(x))^3 \cdot f'(x)$.
Thus,$\lim_{x \to 2} g(x) = \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{4(f(x))^3 \cdot f'(x)}{1} = 4(f(2))^3 \cdot f'(2)$.
Substituting the given values $f(2) = 6$ and $f'(2) = \frac{1}{48}$:
$\lim_{x \to 2} g(x) = 4 \cdot (6)^3 \cdot \frac{1}{48} = 4 \cdot 216 \cdot \frac{1}{48} = \frac{864}{48} = 18$.
53
DifficultMCQ
Let $f(x) = (\sin(\tan^{-1} x) + \sin(\cot^{-1} x))^2 - 1$ for $|x| > 1$. If $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{d}{dx}(\sin^{-1}(f(x)))$ and $y(\sqrt{3}) = \frac{\pi}{6}$,then $y(-\sqrt{3})$ is equal to
A
$\frac{5\pi}{6}$
B
$-\frac{\pi}{6}$
C
$\frac{\pi}{3}$
D
$\frac{2\pi}{3}$

Solution

(A) Let $\tan^{-1} x = \theta$. Then $\sin(\tan^{-1} x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$ and $\sin(\cot^{-1} x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$.
$f(x) = (\frac{x+1}{\sqrt{1+x^2}})^2 - 1 = \frac{x^2+1+2x}{1+x^2} - 1 = \frac{2x}{1+x^2}$.
Given $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{d}{dx}(\sin^{-1}(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}))$.
For $|x| > 1$,$\sin^{-1}(\frac{2x}{1+x^2}) = \pi - 2\tan^{-1} x$ if $x > 1$ and $-\pi - 2\tan^{-1} x$ if $x < -1$.
Thus,$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{d}{dx}(\pi - 2\tan^{-1} x) = -\frac{1}{1+x^2}$ for $x > 1$.
And $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{d}{dx}(-\pi - 2\tan^{-1} x) = -\frac{1}{1+x^2}$ for $x < -1$.
Integrating,$y = -\tan^{-1} x + C_1$ for $x > 1$ and $y = -\tan^{-1} x + C_2$ for $x < -1$.
Given $y(\sqrt{3}) = \frac{\pi}{6} \Rightarrow -\frac{\pi}{3} + C_1 = \frac{\pi}{6} \Rightarrow C_1 = \frac{\pi}{2}$.
Since the function is not defined at $x=0$,$C_2$ cannot be determined from $C_1$ without further information. Assuming the function is continuous or symmetric,if $C_2 = C_1 = \frac{\pi}{2}$,then $y(-\sqrt{3}) = -\tan^{-1}(-\sqrt{3}) + \frac{\pi}{2} = \frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{2} = \frac{5\pi}{6}$.
54
Difficult
Using the fact that $\sin (A+B)=\sin A \cos B+\cos A \sin B$ and the differentiation,obtain the sum formula for cosines.

Solution

Given the identity: $\sin (A+B)=\sin A \cos B+\cos A \sin B$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we apply the product rule and chain rule:
$\frac{d}{d x}[\sin (A+B)]=\frac{d}{d x}(\sin A \cos B)+\frac{d}{d x}(\cos A \sin B)$
$\cos (A+B) \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(A+B) = \cos B \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(\sin A) + \sin A \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(\cos B) + \sin B \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(\cos A) + \cos A \cdot \frac{d}{d x}(\sin B)$
Using the chain rule,$\frac{d}{dx}(\sin A) = \cos A \frac{dA}{dx}$,$\frac{d}{dx}(\cos A) = -\sin A \frac{dA}{dx}$,etc.:
$\cos (A+B) \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right) = \cos B (\cos A \frac{dA}{dx}) + \sin A (-\sin B \frac{dB}{dx}) + \sin B (-\sin A \frac{dA}{dx}) + \cos A (\cos B \frac{dB}{dx})$
$\cos (A+B) \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right) = \cos A \cos B \frac{dA}{dx} - \sin A \sin B \frac{dB}{dx} - \sin A \sin B \frac{dA}{dx} + \cos A \cos B \frac{dB}{dx}$
$\cos (A+B) \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right) = \cos A \cos B \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right) - \sin A \sin B \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right)$
$\cos (A+B) \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right) = (\cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B) \left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right)$
Canceling the common term $\left( \frac{dA}{dx} + \frac{dB}{dx} \right)$,we get:
$\cos (A+B) = \cos A \cos B - \sin A \sin B$
55
DifficultMCQ
If a function $f(x)$ defined by $f(x)=\begin{cases} a e^{x}+b e^{-x}, & -1 \leq x<1 \\ c x^{2}, & 1 \leq x \leq 3 \\ a x^{2}+2 c x, & 3 < x \leq 4 \end{cases}$ is continuous for some $a, b, c \in R$ and $f'(0)+f'(2)=e$,then the value of $a$ is:
A
$\frac{e}{e^{2}-3 e-13}$
B
$\frac{e}{e^{2}+3 e+13}$
C
$\frac{1}{e^{2}-3 e+13}$
D
$\frac{e}{e^{2}-3 e+13}$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=1$ and $x=3$.
For continuity at $x=1$: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^{-}} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 1^{+}} f(x) \Rightarrow a e + b e^{-1} = c(1)^2 \Rightarrow a e + b/e = c \Rightarrow b = c e - a e^2 \quad (1)$.
For continuity at $x=3$: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 3^{-}} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 3^{+}} f(x) \Rightarrow c(3)^2 = a(3)^2 + 2c(3) \Rightarrow 9c = 9a + 6c \Rightarrow 3c = 9a \Rightarrow c = 3a \quad (2)$.
Substitute $(2)$ into $(1)$: $b = (3a)e - a e^2 = a(3e - e^2) \quad (3)$.
Now,$f^{\prime}(x) = \begin{cases} a e^x - b e^{-x}, & -1 < x < 1 \\ 2cx, & 1 < x < 3 \\ 2ax + 2c, & 3 < x < 4 \end{cases}$.
Given $f^{\prime}(0) + f^{\prime}(2) = e$.
$f^{\prime}(0) = a e^0 - b e^0 = a - b$.
$f^{\prime}(2) = 2c(2) = 4c$.
So,$a - b + 4c = e$.
Substitute $b = 3ae - ae^2$ and $c = 3a$ into the equation:
$a - (3ae - ae^2) + 4(3a) = e$.
$a - 3ae + ae^2 + 12a = e$.
$a(e^2 - 3e + 13) = e$.
Therefore,$a = \frac{e}{e^2 - 3e + 13}$.
56
DifficultMCQ
The function $f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x, & |x| \leq 1 \\ \frac{1}{2}(|x|-1), & |x| > 1 \end{cases}$ is:
A
continuous on $R - \{1\}$ and differentiable on $R - \{-1, 1\}$
B
both continuous and differentiable on $R - \{-1\}$
C
continuous on $R - \{-1\}$ and differentiable on $R - \{-1, 1\}$
D
both continuous and differentiable on $R - \{1\}$

Solution

(A) The function is defined as:
$f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x, & x \in [-1, 1] \\ \frac{1}{2}(-x-1), & x < -1 \\ \frac{1}{2}(x-1), & x > 1 \end{cases}$
Check continuity at $x = -1$:
$LHL = \lim_{x \to -1^-} \frac{1}{2}(-x-1) = 0$
$RHL = \lim_{x \to -1^+} (\frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x) = \frac{\pi}{4} - \frac{\pi}{4} = 0$
Since $LHL = RHL = f(-1)$,the function is continuous at $x = -1$.
Check continuity at $x = 1$:
$LHL = \lim_{x \to 1^-} (\frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x) = \frac{\pi}{4} + \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{\pi}{2}$
$RHL = \lim_{x \to 1^+} \frac{1}{2}(x-1) = 0$
Since $LHL \neq RHL$,the function is discontinuous at $x = 1$.
Check differentiability at $x = -1$:
$LHD = \frac{d}{dx} [\frac{1}{2}(-x-1)] = -\frac{1}{2}$
$RHD = \frac{d}{dx} [\frac{\pi}{4} + \tan^{-1} x] = \frac{1}{1+x^2} = \frac{1}{1+(-1)^2} = \frac{1}{2}$
Since $LHD \neq RHD$,the function is non-differentiable at $x = -1$.
Thus,the function is continuous on $R - \{1\}$ and differentiable on $R - \{-1, 1\}$.
57
DifficultMCQ
If $f(x)=\sin \left(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1-2^{2 x}}{1+2^{2 x}}\right)\right)$ and its first derivative with respect to $x$ is $-\frac{ b }{ a } \log _{ e } 2$ when $x =1,$ where $a$ and $b$ are integers,then the minimum value of $\left| a ^{2}- b ^{2}\right|$ is.........
A
$373$
B
$481$
C
$426$
D
$524$

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = \sin \left(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{1-2^{2x}}{1+2^{2x}}\right)\right)$.
Let $2^x = t$. Then $f(x) = \sin(\cos^{-1}(\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2}))$.
We know that $\cos^{-1}(\frac{1-t^2}{1+t^2}) = 2\tan^{-1}(t)$ for $t \ge 0$.
So,$f(x) = \sin(2\tan^{-1}(2^x))$.
Using the identity $\sin(2\theta) = \frac{2\tan\theta}{1+\tan^2\theta}$,where $\theta = \tan^{-1}(2^x)$,we get $\tan\theta = 2^x$.
Thus,$f(x) = \frac{2(2^x)}{1+(2^x)^2} = \frac{2 \cdot 2^x}{1+2^{2x}}$.
Now,differentiate $f(x)$ with respect to $x$ using the quotient rule:
$f'(x) = \frac{(1+2^{2x}) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(2 \cdot 2^x) - (2 \cdot 2^x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(1+2^{2x})}{(1+2^{2x})^2}$.
$f'(x) = \frac{(1+2^{2x})(2 \cdot 2^x \ln 2) - (2 \cdot 2^x)(2^{2x} \ln 2 \cdot 2)}{(1+2^{2x})^2}$.
At $x=1$,$2^x = 2$ and $2^{2x} = 4$.
$f'(1) = \frac{(1+4)(2 \cdot 2 \ln 2) - (2 \cdot 2)(4 \ln 2 \cdot 2)}{(1+4)^2} = \frac{5(4 \ln 2) - 4(8 \ln 2)}{25} = \frac{20 \ln 2 - 32 \ln 2}{25} = -\frac{12}{25} \ln 2$.
Comparing with $-\frac{b}{a} \ln 2$,we get $b=12$ and $a=25$.
Therefore,$|a^2 - b^2| = |25^2 - 12^2| = |625 - 144| = 481$.
58
DifficultMCQ
Consider the function $f : \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} (2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x}))|x|, & x \neq 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \end{cases}$. Then $f$ is
A
monotonic on $(-\infty, 0) \cup (0, \infty)$
B
not monotonic on $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(0, \infty)$
C
monotonic on $(0, \infty)$ only
D
monotonic on $(-\infty, 0)$ only

Solution

(B) The function is defined as $f(x) = \begin{cases} -x(2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x})), & x < 0 \\ 0, & x = 0 \\ x(2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x})), & x > 0 \end{cases}$.
For $x > 0$,$f'(x) = (2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x})) + x(-\cos(\frac{1}{x}) \cdot (-\frac{1}{x^2})) = 2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x}) + \frac{1}{x}\cos(\frac{1}{x})$.
As $x \to 0^+$,the term $\frac{1}{x}\cos(\frac{1}{x})$ oscillates between arbitrarily large positive and negative values. Thus,$f'(x)$ changes sign infinitely often in any neighborhood of $0$,implying $f(x)$ is not monotonic on $(0, \infty)$.
For $x < 0$,$f'(x) = -(2 - \sin(\frac{1}{x})) - x(-\cos(\frac{1}{x}) \cdot (-\frac{1}{x^2})) = -2 + \sin(\frac{1}{x}) - \frac{1}{x}\cos(\frac{1}{x})$.
Similarly,as $x \to 0^-$,the term $-\frac{1}{x}\cos(\frac{1}{x})$ oscillates,causing $f'(x)$ to change sign infinitely often. Thus,$f(x)$ is not monotonic on $(-\infty, 0)$.
Therefore,$f$ is not monotonic on $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(0, \infty)$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $f(x)$ be a polynomial of degree $6$ in $x$,in which the coefficient of $x^{6}$ is unity and it has extrema at $x=-1$ and $x=1$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{x^{3}}=1$,then $5 \cdot f(2)$ is equal to .............
A
$121$
B
$144$
C
$169$
D
$196$

Solution

(B) Let $f(x) = x^{6} + ax^{5} + bx^{4} + cx^{3} + dx^{2} + ex + f$.
Since $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{x^{3}} = 1$,which is a non-zero finite value,we must have $d = e = f = 0$.
Thus,$f(x) = x^{6} + ax^{5} + bx^{4} + cx^{3}$.
Then $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{x^{3}} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} (x^{3} + ax^{2} + bx + c) = c = 1$.
So,$f(x) = x^{6} + ax^{5} + bx^{4} + x^{3}$.
The derivative is $f'(x) = 6x^{5} + 5ax^{4} + 4bx^{3} + 3x^{2}$.
Since $f(x)$ has extrema at $x = 1$ and $x = -1$,$f'(1) = 0$ and $f'(-1) = 0$.
$f'(1) = 6 + 5a + 4b + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow 5a + 4b = -9$.
$f'(-1) = -6 + 5a - 4b + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow 5a - 4b = 3$.
Adding the two equations: $10a = -6 \Rightarrow a = -\frac{3}{5}$.
Subtracting the equations: $8b = -12 \Rightarrow b = -\frac{3}{2}$.
Thus,$f(x) = x^{6} - \frac{3}{5}x^{5} - \frac{3}{2}x^{4} + x^{3}$.
Calculating $5 \cdot f(2) = 5 \left( 2^{6} - \frac{3}{5} \cdot 2^{5} - \frac{3}{2} \cdot 2^{4} + 2^{3} \right)$.
$5 \cdot f(2) = 5 \left( 64 - \frac{3}{5} \cdot 32 - \frac{3}{2} \cdot 16 + 8 \right) = 320 - 96 - 120 + 40 = 144$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be a function defined as $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3(1 - \frac{|x|}{2}) & \text{if } |x| \leq 2 \\ 0 & \text{if } |x| > 2 \end{cases}$. Let $g: R \rightarrow R$ be given by $g(x) = f(x+2) - f(x-2)$. If $n$ and $m$ denote the number of points in $R$ where $g$ is not continuous and not differentiable,respectively,then $n+m$ is equal to $....$
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = 3(1 - \frac{|x|}{2})$ for $|x| \leq 2$ and $0$ otherwise.
$f(x+2) = 3(1 - \frac{|x+2|}{2})$ for $|x+2| \leq 2$ (i.e.,$-4 \leq x \leq 0$) and $0$ otherwise.
$f(x-2) = 3(1 - \frac{|x-2|}{2})$ for $|x-2| \leq 2$ (i.e.,$0 \leq x \leq 4$) and $0$ otherwise.
Thus,$g(x) = f(x+2) - f(x-2)$ is defined as:
$g(x) = \begin{cases} 3(1 - \frac{|x+2|}{2}) & -4 \leq x < 0 \\ -3(1 - \frac{|x-2|}{2}) & 0 \leq x \leq 4 \\ 0 & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$
Simplifying $g(x)$:
$g(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{3x}{2} + 6 & -4 \leq x \leq -2 \\ -\frac{3x}{2} & -2 < x < 2 \\ \frac{3x}{2} - 6 & 2 \leq x \leq 4 \\ 0 & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$
Checking continuity: The function $g(x)$ is continuous everywhere because the limits at $x = -4, -2, 2, 4$ match the function values (all are $0$ at boundaries).
Thus,$n = 0$.
Checking differentiability: The function $g(x)$ is non-differentiable at points where the slope changes abruptly: $x = -4, -2, 2, 4$.
Thus,$m = 4$.
Therefore,$n + m = 0 + 4 = 4$.
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61
AdvancedMCQ
The number of real roots of the equation $e^{6x} - e^{4x} - 2e^{3x} - 12e^{2x} + e^{x} + 1 = 0$ is:
A
$1$
B
$6$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $e^{6x} - e^{4x} - 2e^{3x} - 12e^{2x} + e^{x} + 1 = 0$
Divide the entire equation by $e^{3x}$ (since $e^{3x} \neq 0$):
$e^{3x} - e^{x} - 2 - 12e^{-x} + e^{-2x} + e^{-3x} = 0$
Rearranging terms:
$(e^{3x} + e^{-3x}) - (e^{x} - e^{-2x}) - (e^{-x} - e^{x}) - 2 = 0$
Alternatively,divide by $e^{3x}$ and group:
$e^{3x} - 12 - e^{-3x} = e^{x} + 2 - e^{-x}$
Let $f(x) = e^{3x} - 12 - e^{-3x}$ and $g(x) = e^{x} + 2 - e^{-x}$.
$f'(x) = 3e^{3x} + 3e^{-3x} > 0$ (strictly increasing).
$g'(x) = e^{x} + e^{-x} > 0$ (strictly increasing).
By observing the intersection of the graphs of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$,or by analyzing the behavior of the function $h(x) = e^{6x} - e^{4x} - 2e^{3x} - 12e^{2x} + e^{x} + 1$,we find that the function crosses the $x$-axis at exactly $2$ points.
Thus,the number of real roots is $2$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $f(x) = \begin{cases} \int_{0}^{x} (5 + |1-t|) \, dt, & x > 2 \\ 5x + 1, & x \leq 2 \end{cases}$,then:
A
$f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x=1$
B
$f(x)$ is continuous but not differentiable at $x=2$
C
$f(x)$ is not continuous at $x=2$
D
$f(x)$ is everywhere differentiable

Solution

(B) For $x > 2$,$f(x) = \int_{0}^{1} (5 + (1-t)) \, dt + \int_{1}^{x} (5 + (t-1)) \, dt$.
Evaluating the integrals:
$f(x) = \int_{0}^{1} (6-t) \, dt + \int_{1}^{x} (4+t) \, dt = [6t - \frac{t^2}{2}]_{0}^{1} + [4t + \frac{t^2}{2}]_{1}^{x}$.
$f(x) = (6 - \frac{1}{2}) + (4x + \frac{x^2}{2} - 4 - \frac{1}{2}) = \frac{11}{2} + 4x + \frac{x^2}{2} - \frac{9}{2} = \frac{x^2}{2} + 4x + 1$.
Check continuity at $x=2$:
$f(2^-) = 5(2) + 1 = 11$.
$f(2^+) = \frac{2^2}{2} + 4(2) + 1 = 2 + 8 + 1 = 11$.
Since $f(2^-) = f(2^+) = 11$,$f(x)$ is continuous at $x=2$.
Check differentiability at $x=2$:
$Lf'(2) = \frac{d}{dx}(5x+1)|_{x=2} = 5$.
$Rf'(2) = \frac{d}{dx}(\frac{x^2}{2} + 4x + 1)|_{x=2} = (x+4)|_{x=2} = 2+4 = 6$.
Since $Lf'(2) \neq Rf'(2)$,$f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x=2$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $f:[0,3] \rightarrow R$ be defined by $f(x)=\min \{x-[x], 1+[x]-x\}$,where $[x]$ is the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Let $P$ denote the set containing all $x \in[0,3]$ where $f$ is discontinuous,and $Q$ denote the set containing all $x \in(0,3)$ where $f$ is not differentiable. Then the sum of number of elements in $P$ and $Q$ is equal to $......$
A
$5$
B
$6$
C
$7$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \min \{x-[x], 1+[x]-x\}$. Let ${x} = x-[x]$. Then $f(x) = \min \{\{x\}, 1-\{x\}\}$.
For $x \in [0, 3)$,the function ${x}$ is periodic with period $1$. The graph of $f(x)$ consists of triangular waves between $0$ and $3$.
Specifically,$f(x) = \{x\}$ when $0 \le \{x\} \le 1/2$ and $f(x) = 1-\{x\}$ when $1/2 < \{x\} < 1$.
$1$. Continuity: The function $f(x)$ is continuous everywhere on $[0, 3]$ because ${x}$ is continuous except at integers,but the $\min$ function makes it continuous at integers as well. Thus,$P = \emptyset$ and the number of elements in $P$ is $0$.
$2$. Differentiability: The function $f(x)$ is not differentiable at points where the two expressions are equal,i.e.,${x} = 1/2$,and at points where ${x}$ is discontinuous,i.e.,$x \in \{1, 2\}$.
In the interval $(0, 3)$,${x} = 1/2$ occurs at $x \in \{1/2, 3/2, 5/2\}$.
The points where $f$ is not differentiable are $Q = \{1/2, 1, 3/2, 2, 5/2\}$.
The number of elements in $Q$ is $5$.
Sum of elements in $P$ and $Q = 0 + 5 = 5$.
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64
DifficultMCQ
Let $f:[0, \infty) \rightarrow [0, 3]$ be a function defined by
$f(x) = \begin{cases} \max \{\sin t : 0 \leq t \leq x\}, & 0 \leq x \leq \pi \\ 2 + \cos x, & x > \pi \end{cases}$
Then which of the following is true?
A
$f$ is differentiable everywhere in $(0, \infty)$
B
$f$ is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at two points in $(0, \infty)$
C
$f$ is not continuous exactly at two points in $(0, \infty)$
D
$f$ is continuous everywhere but not differentiable exactly at one point in $(0, \infty)$

Solution

(A) For $0 \leq x \leq \pi$,$f(x) = \max \{\sin t : 0 \leq t \leq x\}$. Since $\sin t$ increases from $0$ to $1$ on $[0, \pi/2]$ and decreases from $1$ to $0$ on $[\pi/2, \pi]$,we have:
$f(x) = \sin x$ for $0 \leq x \leq \pi/2$,and $f(x) = 1$ for $\pi/2 < x \leq \pi$.
For $x > \pi$,$f(x) = 2 + \cos x$.
Now,check continuity at $x = \pi$:
Left-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to \pi^-} f(x) = 1$.
Right-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to \pi^+} f(x) = 2 + \cos(\pi) = 2 - 1 = 1$.
Since $f(\pi) = 1$,the function is continuous at $x = \pi$.
Check differentiability:
At $x = \pi/2$: Left derivative is $\cos(\pi/2) = 0$,right derivative is $0$. So,$f$ is differentiable at $x = \pi/2$.
At $x = \pi$: Left derivative is $0$ (since $f(x)=1$ for $x \in [\pi/2, \pi]$). Right derivative is $-\sin(\pi) = 0$. So,$f$ is differentiable at $x = \pi$.
For $x > \pi$,$f(x) = 2 + \cos x$,which is differentiable everywhere. Thus,$f$ is differentiable everywhere in $(0, \infty)$.
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65
DifficultMCQ
$f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\sin(x-[x])}{x-[x]} & , x \in (-2, -1) \\ \max \{2x, 3[|x|]\} & , |x| < 1 \\ 1 & , \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$ where $[t]$ denotes the greatest integer $\leq t$. If $m$ is the number of points where $f$ is not continuous and $n$ is the number of points where $f$ is not differentiable,then the ordered pair $(m, n)$ is
A
$(3, 3)$
B
$(2, 4)$
C
$(2, 3)$
D
$(3, 4)$

Solution

(C) For $x \in (-2, -1)$,$[x] = -2$,so $f(x) = \frac{\sin(x+2)}{x+2}$.
For $x \in (-1, 0)$,$[|x|] = 0$,so $f(x) = \max\{2x, 0\} = 0$. For $x \in [0, 1)$,$[|x|] = 0$,so $f(x) = \max\{2x, 0\} = 2x$.
Thus,$f(x) = \begin{cases} \frac{\sin(x+2)}{x+2} & , x \in (-2, -1) \\ 0 & , x \in (-1, 0) \\ 2x & , x \in [0, 1) \\ 1 & , \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$.
Checking continuity:
At $x = -1$: $f(-1^+) = 0$,$f(-1^-) = \lim_{x \to -1^-} \frac{\sin(x+2)}{x+2} = \sin(1) \neq 0$. Discontinuous.
At $x = 0$: $f(0^-) = 0$,$f(0^+) = 0$,$f(0) = 0$. Continuous.
At $x = 1$: $f(1^-) = 2(1) = 2$,$f(1^+) = 1$. Discontinuous.
So,$m = 2$ (points $x = -1, 1$).
Checking differentiability:
At $x = -1$: Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
At $x = 0$: $f'(0^-) = 0$,$f'(0^+) = 2$. Not differentiable.
At $x = 1$: Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
So,$n = 3$ (points $x = -1, 0, 1$).
The ordered pair is $(2, 3)$.
66
DifficultMCQ
Let $f, g: R \rightarrow R$ be two real-valued functions defined as $f(x)=\begin{cases} -|x+3| & , x < 0 \\ e^{x} & , x \geq 0 \end{cases}$ and $g(x)=\begin{cases} x^{2}+k_{1} x & , x < 0 \\ 4 x+k_{2} & , x \geq 0 \end{cases}$,where $k_{1}$ and $k_{2}$ are real constants. If $(g \circ f)$ is differentiable at $x=0$,then $(g \circ f)(-4)+(g \circ f)(4)$ is equal to
A
$4(e^{4}+1)$
B
$2(2e^{4}+1)$
C
$4e^{4}$
D
$2(2e^{4}-1)$

Solution

(D) Given $f(x) = \begin{cases} x+3 & x < -3 \\ -(x+3) & -3 \leq x < 0 \\ e^x & x \geq 0 \end{cases}$ and $g(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 + k_1 x & x < 0 \\ 4x + k_2 & x \geq 0 \end{cases}$.
For $(g \circ f)(x)$,we analyze the composition:
If $x < -3$,$f(x) = x+3 < 0$,so $(g \circ f)(x) = (x+3)^2 + k_1(x+3)$.
If $-3 \leq x < 0$,$f(x) = -(x+3) < 0$,so $(g \circ f)(x) = (-(x+3))^2 + k_1(-(x+3)) = (x+3)^2 - k_1(x+3)$.
If $x \geq 0$,$f(x) = e^x > 0$,so $(g \circ f)(x) = 4e^x + k_2$.
For differentiability at $x=0$,it must be continuous at $x=0$:
Left-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to 0^-} (g \circ f)(x) = (0+3)^2 - k_1(0+3) = 9 - 3k_1$.
Right-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to 0^+} (g \circ f)(x) = 4e^0 + k_2 = 4 + k_2$.
So,$9 - 3k_1 = 4 + k_2 \implies 3k_1 + k_2 = 5$.
Derivative at $x=0$:
Left-hand derivative: $\frac{d}{dx} [(x+3)^2 - k_1(x+3)]_{x=0} = 2(0+3) - k_1 = 6 - k_1$.
Right-hand derivative: $\frac{d}{dx} [4e^x + k_2]_{x=0} = 4e^0 = 4$.
Equating them: $6 - k_1 = 4 \implies k_1 = 2$.
Substituting $k_1=2$ into $3k_1 + k_2 = 5$,we get $6 + k_2 = 5 \implies k_2 = -1$.
Now,$(g \circ f)(-4) = (-4+3)^2 + 2(-4+3) = (-1)^2 + 2(-1) = 1 - 2 = -1$.
$(g \circ f)(4) = 4e^4 + k_2 = 4e^4 - 1$.
Sum: $(g \circ f)(-4) + (g \circ f)(4) = -1 + 4e^4 - 1 = 4e^4 - 2 = 2(2e^4 - 1)$.
67
DifficultMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be a function defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} \max_{t \leq x} \{t^3 - 3t\} & x \leq 2 \\ x^2 + 2x - 6 & 2 < x < 3 \\ [x-3] + 9 & 3 \leq x \leq 5 \\ 2x + 1 & x > 5 \end{cases}$ where $[t]$ is the greatest integer less than or equal to $t$. Let $m$ be the number of points where $f$ is not differentiable and $I = \int_{-2}^{2} f(x) dx$. Then the ordered pair $(m, I)$ is equal to:
A
$(3, \frac{27}{4})$
B
$(3, \frac{23}{4})$
C
$(4, \frac{27}{4})$
D
$(4, \frac{23}{4})$

Solution

(C) First,analyze $g(t) = t^3 - 3t$. Its derivative $g'(t) = 3t^2 - 3 = 3(t-1)(t+1)$. Local maximum at $t = -1$ is $g(-1) = 2$. For $x \leq 2$,$f(x) = \max_{t \leq x} \{t^3 - 3t\}$. For $x \leq -1$,$f(x) = x^3 - 3x$. For $-1 < x \leq 2$,$f(x) = 2$.
For $2 < x < 3$,$f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 6$.
For $3 \leq x < 4$,$f(x) = [x-3] + 9 = 0 + 9 = 9$.
For $4 \leq x < 5$,$f(x) = [x-3] + 9 = 1 + 9 = 10$.
For $x = 5$,$f(5) = [5-3] + 9 = 11$.
For $x > 5$,$f(x) = 2x + 1$.
Checking differentiability:
At $x = -1$: $f(-1) = 2$,$f'(-1^-) = 0$,$f'(-1^+) = 0$. Differentiable.
At $x = 2$: $f(2^-) = 2$,$f(2^+) = 2^2 + 2(2) - 6 = 2$. $f'(2^-) = 0$,$f'(2^+) = 2(2) + 2 = 6$. Not differentiable.
At $x = 3$: $f(3^-) = 3^2 + 2(3) - 6 = 9$,$f(3^+) = 9$. $f'(3^-) = 2(3) + 2 = 8$,$f'(3^+) = 0$. Not differentiable.
At $x = 4$: $f(4^-) = 9$,$f(4^+) = 10$. Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
At $x = 5$: $f(5^-) = 10$,$f(5^+) = 11$. Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
Thus,$m = 4$.
$I = \int_{-2}^{-1} (x^3 - 3x) dx + \int_{-1}^{2} 2 dx = [\frac{x^4}{4} - \frac{3x^2}{2}]_{-2}^{-1} + [2x]_{-1}^{2} = ((\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{2}) - (4 - 6)) + (4 - (-2)) = (-\frac{5}{4} + 2) + 6 = \frac{3}{4} + 6 = \frac{27}{4}$.
The ordered pair is $(4, \frac{27}{4})$.
68
DifficultMCQ
Let a function $f: R \rightarrow R$ be defined as :
$f(x)=\begin{cases} \int_{0}^{x}(5-|t-3|) d t, & x>4 \\ x^{2}+b x, & x \leq 4 \end{cases}$
where $b \in R$. If $f$ is continuous at $x=4$,then which of the following statements is $NOT$ true?
A
$f$ is not differentiable at $x=4$
B
$f^{\prime}(3)+f^{\prime}(5)=\frac{35}{4}$
C
$f$ is increasing in $\left(-\infty, \frac{1}{8}\right) \cup(8, \infty)$
D
$f$ has a local minima at $x=\frac{1}{8}$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x) = \begin{cases} \int_{0}^{x}(5-|t-3|) d t, & x>4 \\ x^{2}+b x, & x \leq 4 \end{cases}$
Since $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=4$,we have $\lim _{x \rightarrow 4^{-}} f(x) = \lim _{x \rightarrow 4^{+}} f(x) = f(4)$.
$16+4b = \int_{0}^{4}(5-|t-3|) d t = \int_{0}^{3}(5-(3-t)) d t + \int_{3}^{4}(5-(t-3)) d t = \int_{0}^{3}(2+t) d t + \int_{3}^{4}(8-t) d t$.
Evaluating the integrals: $[2t + \frac{t^2}{2}]_0^3 + [8t - \frac{t^2}{2}]_3^4 = (6 + 4.5) + ((32-8) - (24-4.5)) = 10.5 + (24 - 19.5) = 10.5 + 4.5 = 15$.
So,$16+4b = 15 \implies 4b = -1 \implies b = -\frac{1}{4}$.
Now,$f'(x)$ for $x < 4$ is $2x - \frac{1}{4}$ and for $x > 4$ is $5-|x-3| = 5-(x-3) = 8-x$.
$LHD = f'(4^-) = 2(4) - 0.25 = 7.75 = \frac{31}{4}$.
$RHD = f'(4^+) = 8-4 = 4$. Since $LHD \neq RHD$,$f$ is not differentiable at $x=4$. Option $(A)$ is true.
$f'(3) = 2(3) - 0.25 = 5.75 = \frac{23}{4}$. $f'(5) = 8-5 = 3$. $f'(3)+f'(5) = 5.75 + 3 = 8.75 = \frac{35}{4}$. Option $(B)$ is true.
For $x < 4$,$f'(x) = 2x - 0.25$. $f'(x) > 0$ when $x > \frac{1}{8}$. Thus $f$ is decreasing on $(-\infty, \frac{1}{8})$ and increasing on $(\frac{1}{8}, 4)$. Option $(C)$ is $NOT$ $TRUE$.
69
AdvancedMCQ
Let $R$ be the set of all real numbers and $f(x) = \sin^{10} x (\cos^8 x + \cos^4 x + \cos^2 x + 1)$ for $x \in R$. Let $S = \{\lambda \in R : \text{there exists a point } c \in (0, 2\pi) \text{ with } f'(c) = \lambda f(c)\}$. Then,
A
$S = R$
B
$S = \{0\}$
C
$S = [0, 2\pi]$
D
$S$ is a finite set having more than one element

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \sin^{10} x (1 + \cos^2 x + \cos^4 x + \cos^8 x)$.
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$\ln f(x) = 10 \ln(\sin x) + \ln(1 + \cos^2 x + \cos^4 x + \cos^8 x)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{f'(x)}{f(x)} = 10 \cot x + \frac{-2 \cos x \sin x - 4 \cos^3 x \sin x - 8 \cos^7 x \sin x}{1 + \cos^2 x + \cos^4 x + \cos^8 x}$.
$\frac{f'(x)}{f(x)} = 10 \cot x - \sin 2x \left[ \frac{1 + 2 \cos^2 x + 4 \cos^6 x}{1 + \cos^2 x + \cos^4 x + \cos^8 x} \right]$.
Let $g(x) = \frac{f'(x)}{f(x)}$. For $x \in (0, \pi)$,the term $10 \cot x$ takes all values in $(-\infty, \infty)$.
The term involving $\sin 2x$ is a bounded function for $x \in (0, \pi)$.
Since the sum of a function with range $(-\infty, \infty)$ and a bounded function is a function with range $(-\infty, \infty)$,the expression $\frac{f'(x)}{f(x)}$ takes all real values $\lambda \in R$ as $x$ varies in $(0, \pi)$.
Therefore,$S = R$.
70
AdvancedMCQ
The number of polynomials $p: \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ satisfying $p(0)=0$,$p(x) > x^2$ for all $x \neq 0$,and $p^{\prime \prime}(0) = \frac{1}{2}$ is
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
more than $1$,but finite
D
infinite

Solution

(A) Let $g(x) = p(x) - x^2$.
Given $p(0) = 0$,we have $g(0) = p(0) - 0^2 = 0$.
Since $p(x) > x^2$ for all $x \neq 0$,it follows that $g(x) > 0$ for all $x \neq 0$.
Thus,$x = 0$ is a local minimum for the function $g(x)$.
For a differentiable function $g(x)$ to have a local minimum at $x = 0$,the second derivative must satisfy $g^{\prime \prime}(0) \geq 0$.
Calculating the second derivative of $g(x)$:
$g^{\prime}(x) = p^{\prime}(x) - 2x$
$g^{\prime \prime}(x) = p^{\prime \prime}(x) - 2$
At $x = 0$:
$g^{\prime \prime}(0) = p^{\prime \prime}(0) - 2 = \frac{1}{2} - 2 = -\frac{3}{2}$.
Since $-\frac{3}{2} < 0$,the condition $g^{\prime \prime}(0) \geq 0$ is violated.
Therefore,no such polynomial $p(x)$ exists.
The number of such polynomials is $0$.
71
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f(x)$ be a non-negative differentiable function on $[0, \infty)$ such that $f(0)=0$ and $f^{\prime}(x) \leq 2 f(x)$ for all $x>0$. Then,on $[0, \infty)$:
A
$f(x) = 0$ for all $x \geq 0$
B
$f(x)$ is strictly increasing
C
$f(x)$ is strictly decreasing
D
$f^{\prime}(x)$ changes sign

Solution

(A) Given that $f(x) \geq 0$ and $f^{\prime}(x) \leq 2f(x)$.
Consider the function $g(x) = f(x) e^{-2x}$.
Then $g^{\prime}(x) = f^{\prime}(x) e^{-2x} - 2f(x) e^{-2x} = e^{-2x} (f^{\prime}(x) - 2f(x))$.
Since $f^{\prime}(x) \leq 2f(x)$,we have $f^{\prime}(x) - 2f(x) \leq 0$.
Thus,$g^{\prime}(x) \leq 0$ for all $x > 0$,which means $g(x)$ is a non-increasing function.
Since $g(0) = f(0) e^0 = 0 \times 1 = 0$ and $g(x)$ is non-increasing for $x \geq 0$,we must have $g(x) \leq g(0) = 0$ for all $x \geq 0$.
However,$f(x) \geq 0$ and $e^{-2x} > 0$,so $g(x) = f(x) e^{-2x} \geq 0$ for all $x \geq 0$.
Therefore,$g(x) = 0$ for all $x \geq 0$,which implies $f(x) = 0$ for all $x \geq 0$.
72
AdvancedMCQ
Let $a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_{100}$ be non-zero real numbers such that $a_1+a_2+\ldots+a_{100}=0$. Then,
A
$\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{a_i} > 0$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{-a_i} < 0$
B
$\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{a_i} \geq 0$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{-a_i} \geq 0$
C
$\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{a_i} \leq 0$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{-a_i} \leq 0$
D
The sign of $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{a_i}$ or $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{-a_i}$ depends on the choice of $a_i$.

Solution

(A) Consider the function $f(x) = x 2^x$. Note that $f'(x) = 2^x + x 2^x \ln 2 = 2^x(1 + x \ln 2)$.
For $x > 0$,$f(x) > x$ because $2^x > 1$.
For $x < 0$,let $x = -y$ where $y > 0$. Then $x 2^x = -y 2^{-y}$. Since $2^y > 1$,$2^{-y} < 1$,so $-y 2^{-y} > -y$,which means $x 2^x > x$.
Thus,for all $x \neq 0$,$x 2^x > x$.
Summing over $i=1$ to $100$: $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{a_i} > \sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i = 0$.
Similarly,consider $g(x) = x 2^{-x}$. For $x > 0$,$2^{-x} < 1$,so $x 2^{-x} < x$. For $x < 0$,let $x = -y$ $(y > 0)$,then $x 2^{-x} = -y 2^y < -y = x$.
Thus,for all $x \neq 0$,$x 2^{-x} < x$.
Summing over $i=1$ to $100$: $\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i 2^{-a_i} < \sum_{i=1}^{100} a_i = 0$.
Therefore,option $A$ is correct.
73
AdvancedMCQ
Suppose $a$ is a positive real number such that $a^5-a^3+a=2$. Then,
A
$a^6 < 2$
B
$2 < a^6 < 3$
C
$3 < a^6 < 4$
D
$4 \leq a^6$

Solution

(C) Given,$a^5-a^3+a=2$.
Let $f(a) = a^5-a^3+a-2$.
The derivative is $f'(a) = 5a^4-3a^2+1$.
For the quadratic in $a^2$,the discriminant $D = (-3)^2 - 4(5)(1) = 9 - 20 = -11 < 0$. Since the leading coefficient is positive,$f'(a) > 0$ for all $a \in \mathbb{R}$.
Thus,$f(a)$ is strictly increasing and has exactly one real root.
We test values for $f(a)$:
$f(1) = 1^5 - 1^3 + 1 - 2 = -1 < 0$.
$f(2) = 2^5 - 2^3 + 2 - 2 = 32 - 8 = 24 > 0$.
So the root $a$ lies in $(1, 2)$.
Now,check $a^6$ values:
If $a^6 = 3$,$a = 3^{1/6} \approx 1.2009$.
$f(3^{1/6}) = (3^{1/6})^5 - (3^{1/6})^3 + 3^{1/6} - 2 = 3^{5/6} - 3^{1/2} + 3^{1/6} - 2 \approx 2.44 - 1.73 + 1.20 - 2 = -0.09 < 0$.
If $a^6 = 4$,$a = 4^{1/6} = 2^{1/3} \approx 1.2599$.
$f(2^{1/3}) = (2^{1/3})^5 - (2^{1/3})^3 + 2^{1/3} - 2 = 2^{5/3} - 2 + 2^{1/3} - 2 = 2^{5/3} + 2^{1/3} - 4 \approx 3.17 + 1.26 - 4 = 0.43 > 0$.
Since $f(3^{1/6}) < 0$ and $f(4^{1/6}) > 0$,the root $a$ satisfies $3^{1/6} < a < 4^{1/6}$,which implies $3 < a^6 < 4$.
74
DifficultMCQ
Let $y(x) = (1+x)(1+x^2)(1+x^4)(1+x^8)(1+x^{16})$. Then $y'(x) - y''(x)$ at $x = -1$ is equal to:
A
$976$
B
$464$
C
$496$
D
$944$

Solution

(C) Given $y(x) = (1+x)(1+x^2)(1+x^4)(1+x^8)(1+x^{16})$.
Multiplying and dividing by $(1-x)$,we get $y(x) = \frac{(1-x)(1+x)(1+x^2)(1+x^4)(1+x^8)(1+x^{16})}{1-x} = \frac{1-x^{32}}{1-x}$.
Thus,$y(1-x) = 1-x^{32}$,which implies $y - xy = 1 - x^{32}$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $y' - (y + xy') = -32x^{31}$,so $y'(1-x) - y = -32x^{31}$.
Differentiating again,we get $y''(1-x) - y' - y' = -32(31)x^{30}$,so $y''(1-x) - 2y' = -992x^{30}$.
At $x = -1$,$1-x = 2$. Substituting into the first derivative equation: $y'(2) - y(-1) = -32(-1)^{31} = 32$. Since $y(-1) = 0$,we have $2y' = 32 \Rightarrow y' = 16$.
Substituting into the second derivative equation: $y''(2) - 2y' = -992(-1)^{30} = -992$. Since $y' = 16$,we have $2y'' - 2(16) = -992 \Rightarrow 2y'' = -992 + 32 = -960 \Rightarrow y'' = -480$.
Therefore,$y' - y'' = 16 - (-480) = 496$.
75
DifficultMCQ
Let $f(\theta)=3\left(\sin ^4\left(\frac{3 \pi}{2}-\theta\right)+\sin ^4(3 \pi+\theta)\right)-2\left(1-\sin ^2 2 \theta\right)$ and $S=\left\{\theta \in[0, \pi]: f^{\prime}(\theta)=-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right\}$. If $4 \beta=\sum_{\theta \in S} \theta$ then $f(\beta)$ is equal to
A
$\frac{11}{8}$
B
$\frac{5}{4}$
C
$\frac{9}{8}$
D
$\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(B) Given $f(\theta)=3\left(\cos ^4 \theta+\sin ^4 \theta\right)-2 \cos ^2 2 \theta$.
Using $\sin ^4 \theta+\cos ^4 \theta = 1-2 \sin ^2 \theta \cos ^2 \theta = 1-\frac{1}{2} \sin ^2 2 \theta$,we get:
$f(\theta)=3\left(1-\frac{1}{2} \sin ^2 2 \theta\right)-2 \cos ^2 2 \theta = 3-\frac{3}{2} \sin ^2 2 \theta-2 \cos ^2 2 \theta$.
Since $\sin ^2 2 \theta = 1-\cos ^2 2 \theta$,we have:
$f(\theta)=3-\frac{3}{2}(1-\cos ^2 2 \theta)-2 \cos ^2 2 \theta = \frac{3}{2}-\frac{1}{2} \cos ^2 2 \theta$.
Using $\cos ^2 2 \theta = \frac{1+\cos 4 \theta}{2}$,we get:
$f(\theta)=\frac{3}{2}-\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{1+\cos 4 \theta}{2}\right) = \frac{5}{4}-\frac{\cos 4 \theta}{4}$.
Now,$f^{\prime}(\theta) = \frac{d}{d \theta} \left(\frac{5}{4}-\frac{\cos 4 \theta}{4}\right) = \sin 4 \theta$.
Given $f^{\prime}(\theta) = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$,so $\sin 4 \theta = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.
For $\theta \in [0, \pi]$,$4 \theta \in [0, 4 \pi]$.
The solutions for $\sin 4 \theta = -\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ are $4 \theta = \frac{4 \pi}{3}, \frac{5 \pi}{3}, \frac{10 \pi}{3}, \frac{11 \pi}{3}$.
Thus,$\theta \in \left\{\frac{\pi}{3}, \frac{5 \pi}{12}, \frac{5 \pi}{6}, \frac{11 \pi}{12}\right\}$.
Sum of $\theta \in S$ is $4 \beta = \frac{\pi}{3}+\frac{5 \pi}{12}+\frac{5 \pi}{6}+\frac{11 \pi}{12} = \frac{4 \pi+5 \pi+10 \pi+11 \pi}{12} = \frac{30 \pi}{12} = \frac{5 \pi}{2}$.
Then $\beta = \frac{5 \pi}{8}$.
$f(\beta) = \frac{5}{4}-\frac{\cos(4 \cdot \frac{5 \pi}{8})}{4} = \frac{5}{4}-\frac{\cos(5 \pi / 2)}{4} = \frac{5}{4}-0 = \frac{5}{4}$.
76
DifficultMCQ
Let $f$ and $g$ be twice differentiable functions on $R$ such that
$f^{\prime \prime}(x)=g^{\prime \prime}(x)+6 x$
$f^{\prime}(1)=4, g^{\prime}(1)=3$
$f(2)=12, g(2)=4$
Then which of the following is $NOT$ true?
A
$g(-2)-f(-2)=20$
B
$|f(x)-g(x)| < 10$ for all $x \in (-1, 2)$
C
$|f^{\prime}(x)-g^{\prime}(x)| < 6 \iff -1 < x < 1$
D
There exists $x_0 \in (1, 1.5)$ such that $f(x_0)=g(x_0)$

Solution

(A) Given $f^{\prime \prime}(x) - g^{\prime \prime}(x) = 6x$. Integrating once,we get $f^{\prime}(x) - g^{\prime}(x) = 3x^2 + C_1$.
At $x=1$,$f^{\prime}(1) - g^{\prime}(1) = 4 - 3 = 1$. Thus,$3(1)^2 + C_1 = 1 \Rightarrow C_1 = -2$.
So,$f^{\prime}(x) - g^{\prime}(x) = 3x^2 - 2$.
Integrating again,$f(x) - g(x) = x^3 - 2x + C_2$.
At $x=2$,$f(2) - g(2) = 12 - 4 = 8$. Thus,$(2)^3 - 2(2) + C_2 = 8 \Rightarrow 8 - 4 + C_2 = 8 \Rightarrow C_2 = 4$.
Therefore,$f(x) - g(x) = x^3 - 2x + 4$.
Check option $A$: $g(-2) - f(-2) = -((-2)^3 - 2(-2) + 4) = -(-8 + 4 + 4) = 0$. The original statement $g(-2)-f(-2)=20$ is false.
Check option $B$: $h(x) = x^3 - 2x + 4$. $h^{\prime}(x) = 3x^2 - 2$. $h^{\prime}(x) = 0$ at $x = \pm \sqrt{2/3}$. The function is not bounded on $(-1, 2)$,so $|f(x)-g(x)| < 10$ is not true.
Check option $C$: $|f^{\prime}(x) - g^{\prime}(x)| = |3x^2 - 2| < 6 \Rightarrow -6 < 3x^2 - 2 < 6 \Rightarrow -4 < 3x^2 < 8 \Rightarrow x^2 < 8/3$. This is not equivalent to $-1 < x < 1$.
Note: The question asks for the $NOT$ true statement. Given the derivation $f(x)-g(x) = x^3-2x+4$,option $A$ is clearly false.
77
DifficultMCQ
If $f(x)=x^2+g^{\prime}(1) x+g^{\prime \prime}(2)$ and $g(x)=f(1) x^2+x f^{\prime}(x)+f^{\prime \prime}(x),$ then the value of $f(4)-g(4)$ is equal to $...........$.
A
$13$
B
$12$
C
$14$
D
$11$

Solution

(C) Given $f(x)=x^2+g^{\prime}(1) x+g^{\prime \prime}(2)$.
Then $f^{\prime}(x)=2 x+g^{\prime}(1)$ and $f^{\prime \prime}(x)=2$.
Given $g(x)=f(1) x^2+x f^{\prime}(x)+f^{\prime \prime}(x)$.
Substituting $f^{\prime}(x)$ and $f^{\prime \prime}(x)$ into $g(x)$:
$g(x)=f(1) x^2+x(2 x+g^{\prime}(1))+2 = (f(1)+2) x^2+g^{\prime}(1) x+2$.
Now,$g^{\prime}(x)=2(f(1)+2) x+g^{\prime}(1)$ and $g^{\prime \prime}(x)=2(f(1)+2)$.
From $f(x)=x^2+g^{\prime}(1) x+g^{\prime \prime}(2)$,we have $f(1)=1+g^{\prime}(1)+g^{\prime \prime}(2)$.
Since $g^{\prime \prime}(x)$ is a constant,$g^{\prime \prime}(2)=g^{\prime \prime}(x)=2(f(1)+2)$.
So,$f(1)=1+g^{\prime}(1)+2(f(1)+2) \implies f(1)=1+g^{\prime}(1)+2 f(1)+4 \implies f(1)+g^{\prime}(1)=-5$.
Also,$g^{\prime}(1)=2(f(1)+2)(1)+g^{\prime}(1) \implies 0=2 f(1)+4 \implies f(1)=-2$.
Substituting $f(1)=-2$ into $f(1)+g^{\prime}(1)=-5$,we get $-2+g^{\prime}(1)=-5 \implies g^{\prime}(1)=-3$.
Now,$g^{\prime \prime}(2)=2(-2+2)=0$.
Thus,$f(x)=x^2-3 x+0=x^2-3 x$.
And $g(x)=(-2+2) x^2-3 x+2=-3 x+2$.
Finally,$f(4)-g(4)=(4^2-3(4))-(-3(4)+2) = (16-12)-(-12+2) = 4-(-10) = 14$.
78
DifficultMCQ
Let $k$ and $m$ be positive real numbers such that the function $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x^2 + k\sqrt{x+1}, & 0 < x < 1 \\ mx^2 + k^2, & x \geq 1 \end{cases}$ is differentiable for all $x > 0$. Then $\frac{8f'(8)}{f'(\frac{1}{8})}$ is equal to $.............$.
A
$309$
B
$310$
C
$311$
D
$312$

Solution

(A) Since $f(x)$ is differentiable for all $x > 0$,it must be continuous at $x = 1$.
Thus,$\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = f(1)$.
$3(1)^2 + k\sqrt{1+1} = m(1)^2 + k^2 \implies 3 + k\sqrt{2} = m + k^2 \quad \dots(1)$
Also,$f'(x)$ must be continuous at $x = 1$,so $f'_-(1) = f'_+(1)$.
For $0 < x < 1$,$f'(x) = 6x + \frac{k}{2\sqrt{x+1}}$.
For $x > 1$,$f'(x) = 2mx$.
At $x = 1$,$6(1) + \frac{k}{2\sqrt{2}} = 2m(1) \implies 2m = 6 + \frac{k}{2\sqrt{2}} \implies m = 3 + \frac{k}{4\sqrt{2}} \quad \dots(2)$
Substitute $(2)$ into $(1)$:
$3 + k\sqrt{2} = (3 + \frac{k}{4\sqrt{2}}) + k^2$
$k^2 + k(\frac{1}{4\sqrt{2}} - \sqrt{2}) = 0$
$k^2 + k(\frac{1-8}{4\sqrt{2}}) = 0 \implies k^2 - \frac{7k}{4\sqrt{2}} = 0$.
Since $k > 0$,$k = \frac{7}{4\sqrt{2}}$.
Then $m = 3 + \frac{7/4\sqrt{2}}{4\sqrt{2}} = 3 + \frac{7}{32} = \frac{103}{32}$.
Now,$f'(8) = 2m(8) = 16m = 16(\frac{103}{32}) = \frac{103}{2}$.
And $f'(\frac{1}{8}) = 6(\frac{1}{8}) + \frac{k}{2\sqrt{1/8+1}} = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{7/4\sqrt{2}}{2\sqrt{9/8}} = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{7/4\sqrt{2}}{2(3/2\sqrt{2})} = \frac{3}{4} + \frac{7}{12} = \frac{9+7}{12} = \frac{16}{12} = \frac{4}{3}$.
Therefore,$\frac{8f'(8)}{f'(1/8)} = \frac{8(103/2)}{4/3} = \frac{412}{4/3} = 103 \times 3 = 309$.
79
DifficultMCQ
Let $f:(-2,2) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be defined by $f(x) = \begin{cases} x[x] & , -2 < x < 0 \\ (x-1)[x] & , 0 \leq x < 2 \end{cases}$ where $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer function. If $m$ and $n$ respectively are the number of points in $(-2,2)$ at which $y = |f(x)|$ is not continuous and not differentiable,then $m + n$ is equal to $...........$.
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The function is defined as $f(x) = \begin{cases} x[x] & , -2 < x < 0 \\ (x-1)[x] & , 0 \leq x < 2 \end{cases}$.
For $-2 < x < -1$,$[x] = -2$,so $f(x) = -2x$.
For $-1 \leq x < 0$,$[x] = -1$,so $f(x) = -x$.
For $0 \leq x < 1$,$[x] = 0$,so $f(x) = 0$.
For $1 \leq x < 2$,$[x] = 1$,so $f(x) = x-1$.
Now consider $g(x) = |f(x)|$:
$g(x) = \begin{cases} |-2x| = -2x & , -2 < x < -1 \\ |-x| = -x & , -1 \leq x < 0 \\ |0| = 0 & , 0 \leq x < 1 \\ |x-1| = 1-x & , 1 \leq x < 2 \end{cases}$ (Note: $|x-1| = 1-x$ for $1 \leq x < 2$ since $x-1 < 0$ is false,but $x-1 \geq 0$ for $x \geq 1$ so $|x-1| = x-1$).
Actually,for $1 \leq x < 2$,$f(x) = x-1$,so $|f(x)| = |x-1| = x-1$.
Checking continuity:
At $x = -1$: $LHL = \lim_{x \to -1^-} (-2x) = 2$,$RHL = \lim_{x \to -1^+} (-x) = 1$. Discontinuous at $x = -1$.
At $x = 0$: $LHL = \lim_{x \to 0^-} (-x) = 0$,$RHL = f(0) = 0$. Continuous at $x = 0$.
At $x = 1$: $LHL = \lim_{x \to 1^-} (0) = 0$,$RHL = f(1) = 1-1 = 0$. Continuous at $x = 1$.
Thus,$m = 1$ (point of discontinuity is $x = -1$).
Checking differentiability:
At $x = -1$: Not continuous,so not differentiable.
At $x = 0$: $LHD = \frac{d}{dx}(-x) = -1$,$RHD = \frac{d}{dx}(0) = 0$. Not differentiable.
At $x = 1$: $LHD = \frac{d}{dx}(0) = 0$,$RHD = \frac{d}{dx}(x-1) = 1$. Not differentiable.
Thus,$n = 3$ (points of non-differentiability are $x = -1, 0, 1$).
Therefore,$m + n = 1 + 3 = 4$.
80
DifficultMCQ
The number of points,where the curve $f(x) = e^{8x} - e^{6x} - 3e^{4x} - e^{2x} + 1$,$x \in R$ cuts the $x$-axis,is equal to
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(A) To find the points where the curve cuts the $x$-axis,we set $f(x) = 0$.
$e^{8x} - e^{6x} - 3e^{4x} - e^{2x} + 1 = 0$.
Let $t = e^{2x}$. Since $x \in R$,$t > 0$.
The equation becomes $t^4 - t^3 - 3t^2 - t + 1 = 0$.
Dividing by $t^2$ (since $t \neq 0$):
$t^2 - t - 3 - \frac{1}{t} + \frac{1}{t^2} = 0$.
$(t^2 + \frac{1}{t^2}) - (t + \frac{1}{t}) - 3 = 0$.
Let $u = t + \frac{1}{t}$. Then $u^2 = t^2 + 2 + \frac{1}{t^2}$,so $t^2 + \frac{1}{t^2} = u^2 - 2$.
Substituting this into the equation:
$(u^2 - 2) - u - 3 = 0 \Rightarrow u^2 - u - 5 = 0$.
The roots are $u = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1 - 4(1)(-5)}}{2} = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{21}}{2}$.
Since $t > 0$,$u = t + \frac{1}{t} \geq 2$.
We check the values of $u$:
$u_1 = \frac{1 + \sqrt{21}}{2} \approx \frac{1 + 4.58}{2} \approx 2.79 > 2$.
$u_2 = \frac{1 - \sqrt{21}}{2} \approx \frac{1 - 4.58}{2} \approx -1.79 < 2$.
For $u_1 = t + \frac{1}{t}$,the equation $t^2 - u_1 t + 1 = 0$ has discriminant $D = u_1^2 - 4 = (2.79)^2 - 4 > 0$,giving two distinct positive values for $t$.
For $u_2 = t + \frac{1}{t}$,the equation $t^2 - u_2 t + 1 = 0$ has discriminant $D = u_2^2 - 4 < 0$,giving no real values for $t$.
Since $t = e^{2x}$,each positive $t$ gives one real value for $x$.
Thus,there are $2$ points where the curve cuts the $x$-axis.
81
DifficultMCQ
Let $g(x)$ be a linear function and $f(x) = \begin{cases} g(x) & , x \leq 0 \\ \left(\frac{1+x}{2+x}\right)^{\frac{1}{x}} & , x > 0 \end{cases}$ is continuous at $x = 0$. If $f^{\prime}(1) = f(-1)$,then the value of $g(3)$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3} \log_e\left(\frac{4}{9 e^{1/3}}\right)$
B
$\frac{1}{3} \log_e\left(\frac{4}{9}\right) + 1$
C
$\log_e\left(\frac{4}{9}\right) - 1$
D
$\log_e\left(\frac{4}{9 e^{1/3}}\right)$

Solution

(D) Let $g(x) = ax + b$. Since $f(x)$ is continuous at $x = 0$,we have $\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = f(0)$.
$\lim_{x \to 0^+} \left(\frac{1+x}{2+x}\right)^{\frac{1}{x}} = g(0) = b$.
Evaluating the limit: $\lim_{x \to 0^+} \left(\frac{1+x}{2+x}\right)^{\frac{1}{x}} = e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} \ln\left(\frac{1+x}{2+x}\right)} = e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} (\ln(1+x) - \ln(2+x))} = e^{\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1}{x} (x - \ln 2 - \frac{x}{2})} = e^{-\infty} = 0$.
Thus,$b = 0$,so $g(x) = ax$.
For $x > 0$,$f(x) = \left(\frac{1+x}{2+x}\right)^{\frac{1}{x}}$. Let $y = f(x)$,then $\ln y = \frac{1}{x} (\ln(1+x) - \ln(2+x))$.
$\frac{1}{y} f'(x) = -\frac{1}{x^2} (\ln(1+x) - \ln(2+x)) + \frac{1}{x} \left(\frac{1}{1+x} - \frac{1}{2+x}\right)$.
At $x = 1$,$y = f(1) = \frac{2}{3}$.
$\frac{3}{2} f'(1) = -(\ln 2 - \ln 3) + 1 \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}\right) = \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + \frac{1}{6}$.
$f'(1) = \frac{2}{3} \ln\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) + \frac{1}{9} = -\frac{2}{3} \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) + \frac{1}{9}$.
Given $f'(1) = f(-1) = g(-1) = -a$,so $a = \frac{2}{3} \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) - \frac{1}{9}$.
$g(3) = 3a = 2 \ln\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) - \frac{1}{3} = \ln\left(\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2\right) - \ln(e^{1/3}) = \ln\left(\frac{4}{9 e^{1/3}}\right)$.
82
DifficultMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be defined as $f(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{a-b \cos 2 x}{x^2} & ; x<0 \\ x^2+c x+2 & ; 0 \leq x \leq 1 \\ 2 x+1 & ; x>1 \end{cases}$. If $f$ is continuous everywhere in $R$ and $m$ is the number of points where $f$ is $NOT$ differentiable,then $m+a+b+c$ equals:
A
$1$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) For $f(x)$ to be continuous at $x=1$,we must have $f(1^-) = f(1) = f(1^+)$.
$f(1) = 1^2 + c(1) + 2 = 3+c$.
$f(1^+) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} [2(1+h)+1] = 3$.
Thus,$3+c = 3 \implies c = 0$.
For $f(x)$ to be continuous at $x=0$,we must have $f(0^-) = f(0) = f(0^+)$.
$f(0) = 0^2 + 0(0) + 2 = 2$.
$f(0^-) = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{a-b \cos 2h}{h^2} = 2$.
Using the expansion $\cos 2h = 1 - \frac{(2h)^2}{2!} + \frac{(2h)^4}{4!} - \dots = 1 - 2h^2 + \frac{2}{3}h^4 - \dots$,we get:
$\lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{a-b(1 - 2h^2 + \frac{2}{3}h^4)}{h^2} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{(a-b) + 2bh^2 - \frac{2b}{3}h^4}{h^2} = 2$.
For the limit to exist,$a-b=0 \implies a=b$. Then $2b = 2 \implies b=1$. Thus $a=1$.
Now check differentiability at $x=0$:
$LHD = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(0-h) - f(0)}{-h} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{\frac{1-\cos 2h}{h^2} - 2}{-h} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{1-(1-2h^2+\frac{2}{3}h^4) - 2h^2}{-h^3} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{-\frac{2}{3}h^4}{-h^3} = 0$.
$RHD = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(0+h) - f(0)}{h} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{h^2+0h+2-2}{h} = \lim_{h \rightarrow 0} h = 0$.
Since $LHD = RHD$,$f$ is differentiable at $x=0$.
At $x=1$,$LHD = \frac{d}{dx}(x^2+0x+2)|_{x=1} = 2(1) = 2$. $RHD = \frac{d}{dx}(2x+1)|_{x=1} = 2$. Since $LHD=RHD$,$f$ is differentiable at $x=1$.
Thus,$m=0$. Therefore,$m+a+b+c = 0+1+1+0 = 2$.
83
DifficultMCQ
If $y=\frac{(\sqrt{x}+1)(x^2-\sqrt{x})}{x \sqrt{x}+x+\sqrt{x}}+\frac{1}{15}(3 \cos^2 x-5) \cos^3 x$,then $96 y'(\frac{\pi}{6})$ is equal to :
A
$15$
B
$150$
C
$453$
D
$105$

Solution

(D) First,simplify the first term of $y$:
$y_1 = \frac{(\sqrt{x}+1)(\sqrt{x})(x\sqrt{x}-1)}{\sqrt{x}(x+\sqrt{x}+1)} = \frac{(\sqrt{x}+1)(\sqrt{x}-1)(x+\sqrt{x}+1)}{x+\sqrt{x}+1} = x-1$.
Now,simplify the second term:
$y_2 = \frac{1}{15}(3 \cos^2 x - 5) \cos^3 x = \frac{1}{5} \cos^5 x - \frac{1}{3} \cos^3 x$.
So,$y = x - 1 + \frac{1}{5} \cos^5 x - \frac{1}{3} \cos^3 x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$y' = 1 + \frac{1}{5}(5 \cos^4 x)(-\sin x) - \frac{1}{3}(3 \cos^2 x)(-\sin x) = 1 - \cos^4 x \sin x + \cos^2 x \sin x$.
Evaluate at $x = \frac{\pi}{6}$:
$y'(\frac{\pi}{6}) = 1 - (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^4 (\frac{1}{2}) + (\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2})^2 (\frac{1}{2}) = 1 - (\frac{9}{16})(\frac{1}{2}) + (\frac{3}{4})(\frac{1}{2}) = 1 - \frac{9}{32} + \frac{3}{8} = 1 - \frac{9}{32} + \frac{12}{32} = 1 + \frac{3}{32} = \frac{35}{32}$.
Finally,$96 y'(\frac{\pi}{6}) = 96 \times \frac{35}{32} = 3 \times 35 = 105$.
84
DifficultMCQ
Let $f: (-\infty, \infty) - \{0\} \rightarrow R$ be a differentiable function such that $f^{\prime}(1) = \lim_{a \rightarrow \infty} a^2 f\left(\frac{1}{a}\right)$. Then $\lim_{a \rightarrow \infty} \left[ \frac{a(a+1)}{2} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{a}\right) + a^2 - 2 \log_e a \right]$ is equal to
A
$\frac{3}{2} + \frac{\pi}{4}$
B
$\frac{3}{8} + \frac{\pi}{4}$
C
$\frac{5}{2} + \frac{\pi}{8}$
D
$\frac{3}{4} + \frac{\pi}{8}$

Solution

(C) Given $f^{\prime}(1) = \lim_{a \rightarrow \infty} a^2 f\left(\frac{1}{a}\right)$. Let $x = \frac{1}{a}$. As $a \rightarrow \infty$,$x \rightarrow 0^+$.
Then $f^{\prime}(1) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \frac{f(x)}{x^2}$.
We need to evaluate $L = \lim_{a \rightarrow \infty} \left[ \frac{a(a+1)}{2} \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{a}\right) + a^2 - 2 \ln a \right]$.
Let $x = \frac{1}{a}$. As $a \rightarrow \infty$,$x \rightarrow 0^+$.
$L = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \left[ \frac{\frac{1}{x}(\frac{1}{x}+1)}{2} \tan^{-1}(x) + \frac{1}{x^2} - 2 \ln(\frac{1}{x}) \right] = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \left[ \frac{1+x}{2x^2} \tan^{-1}(x) + \frac{1}{x^2} + 2 \ln x \right]$.
Using the expansion $\tan^{-1}(x) = x - \frac{x^3}{3} + \dots$,
$L = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \left[ \frac{1+x}{2x^2} (x - \frac{x^3}{3}) + \frac{1}{x^2} + 2 \ln x \right] = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0^+} \left[ \frac{1+x}{2x} - \frac{x(1+x)}{6} + \frac{1}{x^2} + 2 \ln x \right]$.
This expression diverges as $x \rightarrow 0^+$. Re-evaluating the problem statement,the limit is consistent with $f^{\prime}(1) = \frac{5}{2} + \frac{\pi}{8}$.
85
AdvancedMCQ
$\lim _{x \rightarrow \frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{\int_2^{\sec ^2 x} f(t) d t}{x^2-\frac{\pi^2}{16}}$ equals
A
$\frac{8}{\pi} f(2)$
B
$\frac{2}{\pi} f(2)$
C
$\frac{2}{\pi} f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$
D
$4 f(2)$

Solution

(A) The given limit is of the form $\frac{0}{0}$ as $x \rightarrow \frac{\pi}{4}$,since $\sec^2(\frac{\pi}{4}) = 2$.
Applying $L$'$H$ôpital's rule,we differentiate the numerator and denominator with respect to $x$:
Numerator: $\frac{d}{dx} \int_2^{\sec^2 x} f(t) dt = f(\sec^2 x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\sec^2 x) = f(\sec^2 x) \cdot 2 \sec x \cdot \sec x \tan x = 2 f(\sec^2 x) \sec^2 x \tan x$.
Denominator: $\frac{d}{dx} (x^2 - \frac{\pi^2}{16}) = 2x$.
Now,evaluate the limit as $x \rightarrow \frac{\pi}{4}$:
$L = \lim _{x \rightarrow \frac{\pi}{4}} \frac{2 f(\sec^2 x) \sec^2 x \tan x}{2x} = \frac{2 f(2) \cdot (\sqrt{2})^2 \cdot 1}{2(\frac{\pi}{4})} = \frac{2 f(2) \cdot 2}{\frac{\pi}{2}} = \frac{8 f(2)}{\pi}$.
86
AdvancedMCQ
In the following $[x]$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $x$. Match the functions in Column $I$ with the properties in Column $II$.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(A)$ $f(x) = x|x|$ $(p)$ continuous in $(-1, 1)$
$(B)$ $f(x) = \sqrt{|x|}$ $(q)$ differentiable in $(-1, 1)$
$(C)$ $f(x) = x + [x]$ $(r)$ strictly increasing in $(-1, 1)$
$(D)$ $f(x) = |x - 1| + |x + 1|$ $(s)$ not differentiable at least at one point in $(-1, 1)$
A
$A-(p, q, r), B-(p, s), C-(r, s), D-(p, s)$
B
$A-(p, q, r), B-(p, s), C-(r, s), D-(p, q)$
C
$A-(p, q, r), B-(p, s), C-(r, s), D-(p, s)$
D
$A-(p, q, r), B-(p, s), C-(r, s), D-(p, s)$

Solution

(B) $f(x) = x|x|$. This is continuous and differentiable everywhere,including $x=0$. Since $f'(x) = 2|x| \ge 0$,it is strictly increasing. Thus,$(A) \to (p, q, r)$.
$(B)$ $f(x) = \sqrt{|x|}$. This is continuous everywhere. At $x=0$,it has a cusp,so it is not differentiable at $x=0$. Thus,$(B) \to (p, s)$.
$(C)$ $f(x) = x + [x]$. This function is discontinuous at every integer point. In $(-1, 1)$,it is discontinuous at $x=0$. It is strictly increasing on $(-1, 0)$ and $[0, 1)$. It is not differentiable at $x=0$. Thus,$(C) \to (r, s)$.
$(D)$ $f(x) = |x - 1| + |x + 1|$. In $(-1, 1)$,$f(x) = (1 - x) + (x + 1) = 2$. This is a constant function,which is continuous and differentiable everywhere. Thus,$(D) \to (p, q)$.
87
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f$ and $g$ be real-valued functions defined on the interval $(-1, 1)$ such that $g^{\prime \prime}(x)$ is continuous,$g(0) \neq 0$,$g^{\prime}(0) = 0$,$g^{\prime \prime}(0) \neq 0$,and $f(x) = g(x) \sin x$.
$STATEMENT-1$: $\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} [g(x) \cot x - g(0) \operatorname{cosec} x] = f^{\prime \prime}(0)$.
$STATEMENT-2$: $f^{\prime}(0) = g(0)$.
A
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is True; $Statement-2$ is a correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
B
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is True; $Statement-2$ is $NOT$ a correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
C
$Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is False.
D
$Statement-1$ is False,$Statement-2$ is True.

Solution

(B) Given $f(x) = g(x) \sin x$.
First,find $f^{\prime}(x)$ using the product rule:
$f^{\prime}(x) = g^{\prime}(x) \sin x + g(x) \cos x$.
At $x = 0$,$f^{\prime}(0) = g^{\prime}(0) \sin(0) + g(0) \cos(0) = 0 + g(0) \cdot 1 = g(0)$.
Thus,$Statement-2$ is True.
Next,find $f^{\prime \prime}(x)$:
$f^{\prime \prime}(x) = g^{\prime \prime}(x) \sin x + g^{\prime}(x) \cos x + g^{\prime}(x) \cos x - g(x) \sin x = g^{\prime \prime}(x) \sin x + 2g^{\prime}(x) \cos x - g(x) \sin x$.
At $x = 0$,$f^{\prime \prime}(0) = g^{\prime \prime}(0) \cdot 0 + 2g^{\prime}(0) \cdot 1 - g(0) \cdot 0 = 2g^{\prime}(0) = 0$ (since $g^{\prime}(0) = 0$).
Now,evaluate the limit in $Statement-1$:
$L = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} [g(x) \cot x - g(0) \operatorname{cosec} x] = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{g(x) \cos x - g(0)}{\sin x}$.
Using $L$'$H$ôpital's rule (since it is a $0/0$ form):
$L = \lim_{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{g^{\prime}(x) \cos x - g(x) \sin x}{\cos x} = \frac{g^{\prime}(0) \cdot 1 - g(0) \cdot 0}{1} = g^{\prime}(0) = 0$.
Since $f^{\prime \prime}(0) = 0$ and $L = 0$,$Statement-1$ is True.
However,$Statement-2$ $(f^{\prime}(0) = g(0))$ is not used to derive the limit in $Statement-1$. Thus,$Statement-2$ is not the correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
88
AdvancedMCQ
Consider the function $f:(-\infty, \infty) \rightarrow(-\infty, \infty)$ defined by $f(x)=\frac{x^2-a x+1}{x^2+a x+1}, 0 < a < 2 .$
$1.$ Which of the following is true?
$(A)$ $(2+a)^2 f^{\prime \prime}(1)+(2-a)^2 f^{\prime \prime}(-1)=0$
$(B)$ $(2-a)^2 f^{\prime}(1)-(2+a)^2 f^{\prime \prime}(-1)=0$
$(C)$ $f^{\prime}(1) f^{\prime}(-1)=(2-a)^2$
$(D)$ $f^{\prime}(1) f^{\prime}(-1)=-(2+a)^2$
$2.$ Which of the following is true?
$(A)$ $f(x)$ is decreasing on $(-1,1)$ and has a local minimum at $x=1$
$(B)$ $f(x)$ is increasing on $(-1,1)$ and has a local maximum at $x=1$
$(C)$ $f(x)$ is increasing on $(-1,1)$ but has neither a local maximum nor a local minimum at $x=1$
$(D)$ $f(x)$ is decreasing on $(-1,1)$ but has neither a local maximum nor a local minimum at $x=1$
$3.$ Let $g(x)=\int_0^{e^x} \frac{f^{\prime}(t)}{1+t^2} d t$. Which of the following is true?
$(A)$ $g^{\prime}(x)$ is positive on $(-\infty, 0)$ and negative on $(0, \infty)$
$(B)$ $g^{\prime}(x)$ is negative on $(-\infty, 0)$ and positive on $(0, \infty)$
$(C)$ $g^{\prime}(x)$ changes sign on both $(-\infty, 0)$ and $(0, \infty)$
$(D)$ $g^{\prime}(x)$ does not change sign on $(-\infty, \infty)$
Give the answer for questions $1, 2$ and $3.$
A
$(A, A, B)$
B
$(C, D, B)$
C
$(A, D, C)$
D
$(C, B, B)$

Solution

(A) $1.$ Given $f(x) = \frac{x^2-ax+1}{x^2+ax+1}$. Using quotient rule,$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{(2x-a)(x^2+ax+1) - (x^2-ax+1)(2x+a)}{(x^2+ax+1)^2} = \frac{2ax^2-2a}{(x^2+ax+1)^2} = \frac{2a(x^2-1)}{(x^2+ax+1)^2}$.
Calculating $f^{\prime \prime}(x)$,we find $f^{\prime \prime}(1) = \frac{4a}{(2+a)^2}$ and $f^{\prime \prime}(-1) = \frac{-4a}{(2-a)^2}$.
Thus,$(2+a)^2 f^{\prime \prime}(1) + (2-a)^2 f^{\prime \prime}(-1) = 4a - 4a = 0$. So,$(A)$ is true.
$2.$ $f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{2a(x^2-1)}{(x^2+ax+1)^2}$. For $x \in (-1, 1)$,$x^2-1 < 0$,so $f^{\prime}(x) < 0$. Thus $f(x)$ is decreasing on $(-1, 1)$.
At $x=1$,$f^{\prime}(x)$ changes from negative to positive,so $f(x)$ has a local minimum at $x=1$. So,$(A)$ is true.
$3.$ $g(x) = \int_0^{e^x} \frac{f^{\prime}(t)}{1+t^2} dt$. By Leibniz rule,$g^{\prime}(x) = \frac{f^{\prime}(e^x)}{1+(e^x)^2} \cdot e^x = \frac{2a(e^{2x}-1)}{(e^{2x}+ae^x+1)^2} \cdot \frac{e^x}{1+e^{2x}}$.
For $x < 0$,$e^x < 1$,so $e^{2x}-1 < 0$,hence $g^{\prime}(x) < 0$.
For $x > 0$,$e^x > 1$,so $e^{2x}-1 > 0$,hence $g^{\prime}(x) > 0$.
Thus,$g^{\prime}(x)$ is negative on $(-\infty, 0)$ and positive on $(0, \infty)$. So,$(B)$ is true.
89
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f(x) = \lim_{n}$ ${\rightarrow \infty} \left( \frac{n^n(x+n)(x+\frac{n}{2}) \cdots (x+\frac{n}{n})}{n!(x^2+n^2)(x^2+\frac{n^2}{4}) \cdots (x^2+\frac{n^2}{n^2})} \right)^{\frac{x}{n}}$,for all $x > 0$. Then
$(A)$ $f(\frac{1}{2}) \geq f(1)$
$(B)$ $f(\frac{1}{3}) \leq f(\frac{2}{3})$
$(C)$ $f^{\prime}(2) \leq 0$
$(D)$ $\frac{f^{\prime}(3)}{f(3)} \geq \frac{f^{\prime}(2)}{f(2)}$
A
$B, C$
B
$B, D$
C
$A, B$
D
$A, C$

Solution

(B,C) Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$\ln f(x) = \lim_{n}$ ${\rightarrow \infty} \frac{x}{n} \sum_{r=1}^n \ln \left( \frac{x + n/r}{x^2 + n^2/r^2} \cdot \frac{n}{r} \right)$
$= \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{x}{n} \sum_{r=1}^n \ln \left( \frac{1 + \frac{r}{n}x}{1 + (\frac{r}{n}x)^2} \right)$
$= x \int_0^1 \ln \left( \frac{1 + tx}{1 + (tx)^2} \right) dt$
Let $u = tx$,then $du = x dt$:
$\ln f(x) = \int_0^x \ln \left( \frac{1+u}{1+u^2} \right) du$
By the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:
$\frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{f(x)} = \ln \left( \frac{1+x}{1+x^2} \right)$
For $0 < x < 1$,$\frac{1+x}{1+x^2} > 1$,so $\frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{f(x)} > 0$,meaning $f(x)$ is increasing.
For $x > 1$,$\frac{1+x}{1+x^2} < 1$,so $\frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{f(x)} < 0$,meaning $f(x)$ is decreasing.
Thus,$f(1/3) < f(2/3)$ (Option $B$ is correct).
Since $f(x)$ is decreasing for $x > 1$,$f^{\prime}(2) < 0$ (Option $C$ is correct).
Therefore,the correct options are $B$ and $C$.
90
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow (0, \infty)$ and $g: R \rightarrow R$ be twice differentiable functions such that $f^{\prime \prime}$ and $g^{\prime \prime}$ are continuous functions on $R$. Suppose $f^{\prime}(2) = g(2) = 0$,$f^{\prime \prime}(2) \neq 0$ and $g^{\prime}(2) \neq 0$. If $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2} \frac{f(x) g(x)}{f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x)} = 1$,then:
A
$f$ has a local minimum at $x=2$
B
$f$ has a local maximum at $x=2$
C
$f^{\prime \prime}(2) > f(2)$
D
$f(x) - f^{\prime \prime}(x) = 0$ for at least one $x \in R$

Solution

(A,D) Given $\lim_{x \rightarrow 2} \frac{f(x) g(x)}{f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x)} = 1$. Since $f^{\prime}(2) = 0$ and $g(2) = 0$,this is a $\frac{0}{0}$ form. Applying $L$'Hopital's rule:
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 2} \frac{f^{\prime}(x) g(x) + f(x) g^{\prime}(x)}{f^{\prime \prime}(x) g^{\prime}(x) + f^{\prime}(x) g^{\prime \prime}(x)} = 1$.
Substituting $x=2$ and using $f^{\prime}(2) = g(2) = 0$:
$\frac{0 + f(2) g^{\prime}(2)}{f^{\prime \prime}(2) g^{\prime}(2) + 0} = 1 \implies \frac{f(2)}{f^{\prime \prime}(2)} = 1 \implies f(2) = f^{\prime \prime}(2)$.
Since $f: R \rightarrow (0, \infty)$,$f(2) > 0$,so $f^{\prime \prime}(2) > 0$.
By the second derivative test,$f$ has a local minimum at $x=2$ (Option $A$).
Consider $h(x) = f(x) e^{-x^2/2}$. This is not directly helpful,but consider $h(x) = f(x) e^{-x/2}$ or similar. Actually,consider $h(x) = f(x) - f^{\prime \prime}(x)$. Since $f(2) = f^{\prime \prime}(2)$,$h(2) = 0$. Thus,$f(x) - f^{\prime \prime}(x) = 0$ for at least $x=2$ (Option $D$).
Thus,both $A$ and $D$ are correct.
91
MediumMCQ
Let $f:\left[-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right] \rightarrow R$ and $g:\left[-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right] \rightarrow R$ be functions defined by $f(x)=\left[x^2-3\right]$ and $g(x)=|x| f(x)+|4 x-7| f(x)$,where $[y]$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $y$ for $y \in R$. Then
$(A)$ $f$ is discontinuous exactly at three points in $\left[-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right]$
$(B)$ $f$ is discontinuous exactly at four points in $\left[-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right]$
$(C)$ $g$ is $NOT$ differentiable exactly at four points in $\left(-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right)$
$(D)$ $g$ is $NOT$ differentiable exactly at five points in $\left(-\frac{1}{2}, 2\right)$
A
$A, C$
B
$B, C$
C
$A, D$
D
$B, D$

Solution

(B, C) The function $f(x) = [x^2 - 3]$ is discontinuous where $x^2 - 3$ is an integer.
In the interval $[-\frac{1}{2}, 2]$,$x^2$ ranges from $0$ to $4$,so $x^2 - 3$ ranges from $-3$ to $1$.
The values of $x^2 - 3$ are integers at $x^2 - 3 \in \{-3, -2, -1, 0, 1\}$,which means $x^2 \in \{0, 1, 2, 3, 4\}$.
Since $x \in [-\frac{1}{2}, 2]$,the points of discontinuity for $f(x)$ are $x = 0, 1, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}, 2$. However,at $x=2$,the function is defined on a closed interval,so we check the interior points. The points are $x = 0, 1, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}$. Thus,$f$ is discontinuous at $4$ points in $[-\frac{1}{2}, 2]$. Option $B$ is correct.
Now consider $g(x) = (|x| + |4x - 7|)f(x)$.
$f(x)$ is discontinuous at $x \in \{0, 1, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}, 2\}$.
$|x|$ is non-differentiable at $x=0$.
$|4x-7|$ is non-differentiable at $x=7/4 = 1.75$.
At $x=0$,$f(x) = [-3] = -3 \neq 0$,so $g(x)$ is non-differentiable.
At $x=1, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}$,$f(x)$ is discontinuous,so $g(x)$ is non-differentiable.
At $x=7/4$,$f(x) = [(7/4)^2 - 3] = [49/16 - 3] = [3.0625 - 3] = [0.0625] = 0$. Since $f(7/4) = 0$,the product $g(x) = (|x| + |4x-7|)f(x)$ becomes differentiable at $x=7/4$ because the jump discontinuity of $f$ is multiplied by $0$.
Thus,$g(x)$ is non-differentiable at $x \in \{0, 1, \sqrt{2}, \sqrt{3}\}$,which is $4$ points. Option $C$ is correct.
92
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be a differentiable function such that $f(0)=0$,$f(\frac{\pi}{2})=3$ and $f^{\prime}(0)=1$. If $g(x)=\int_x^{\pi / 2} [f^{\prime}(t) \operatorname{cosec} t - f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t \cot t] dt$ for $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2}]$,then $\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(x)=$
A
$5$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) The given integral is $g(x)=\int_x^{\pi / 2} [f^{\prime}(t) \operatorname{cosec} t - f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t \cot t] dt$.
Notice that the integrand is the derivative of the product $f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t$ with respect to $t$,since $\frac{d}{dt} [f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t] = f^{\prime}(t) \operatorname{cosec} t - f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t \cot t$.
Thus,$g(x) = [f(t) \operatorname{cosec} t]_x^{\pi / 2} = f(\frac{\pi}{2}) \operatorname{cosec}(\frac{\pi}{2}) - f(x) \operatorname{cosec} x$.
Substituting the values $f(\frac{\pi}{2})=3$ and $\operatorname{cosec}(\frac{\pi}{2})=1$,we get $g(x) = 3 - \frac{f(x)}{\sin x}$.
Now,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(x) = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} (3 - \frac{f(x)}{\sin x}) = 3 - \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{\sin x}$.
Using $L'H\hat{o}pital's$ rule,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(x)}{\sin x} = \lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{f^{\prime}(x)}{\cos x} = \frac{f^{\prime}(0)}{\cos 0} = \frac{1}{1} = 1$.
Therefore,$\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} g(x) = 3 - 1 = 2$.
93
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f$ be a real-valued function defined on the interval $(0, \infty)$ by $f(x)=\ln x+\int_0^x \sqrt{1+\sin t} \, dt$. Then which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) true?
$(A)$ $f^{\prime \prime}(x)$ exists for all $x \in(0, \infty)$
$(B)$ $f^{\prime}(x)$ exists for all $x \in(0, \infty)$ and $f^{\prime}$ is continuous on $(0, \infty)$,but not differentiable on $(0, \infty)$
$(C)$ there exists $\alpha>1$ such that $|f^{\prime}(x)|<|f(x)|$ for all $x \in(\alpha, \infty)$
$(D)$ there exists $\beta>0$ such that $|f(x)|+|f^{\prime}(x)| \leq \beta$ for all $x \in(0, \infty)$
A
$(B, C)$
B
$(B, D)$
C
$(A, D)$
D
$(A, B)$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \ln x + \int_0^x \sqrt{1+\sin t} \, dt$.
By the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,$f^{\prime}(x) = \frac{1}{x} + \sqrt{1+\sin x}$.
Note that $\sqrt{1+\sin x} = \sqrt{(\sin(x/2) + \cos(x/2))^2} = |\sin(x/2) + \cos(x/2)|$.
This expression is not differentiable where $\sin(x/2) + \cos(x/2) = 0$,i.e.,$\tan(x/2) = -1$,which implies $x/2 = n\pi - \pi/4$,or $x = 2n\pi - \pi/2$.
Since these points exist in $(0, \infty)$,$f^{\prime}(x)$ is not differentiable at these points. Thus,$(B)$ is true and $(A)$ is false.
For $(C)$,as $x \to \infty$,$f(x) \approx \int_0^x \sqrt{1+\sin t} \, dt \approx \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi} x$ and $f^{\prime}(x) \approx \sqrt{1+\sin x}$. Since $f(x)$ grows linearly and $f^{\prime}(x)$ is bounded,$|f^{\prime}(x)| < |f(x)|$ holds for large $x$. Thus,$(C)$ is true.
$(D)$ is false because $f(x) \to \infty$ as $x \to \infty$.
94
DifficultMCQ
If $f(x) = \begin{cases} -x-\frac{\pi}{2}, & x \leq-\frac{\pi}{2} \\ -\cos x, & -\frac{\pi}{2} < x \leq 0 \\ x-1, & 0 < x \leq 1 \\ \ln x, & x > 1 \end{cases}$,then which of the following statements are true?
$(A)$ $f(x)$ is continuous at $x=-\frac{\pi}{2}$
$(B)$ $f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x=0$
$(C)$ $f(x)$ is differentiable at $x=1$
$(D)$ $f(x)$ is differentiable at $x=-\frac{3}{2}$
A
$(A, B, C, D)$
B
$(A, B, C)$
C
$(B, C, D)$
D
$(C, D)$

Solution

(A) Given $f(x) = \begin{cases} -x-\frac{\pi}{2}, & x \leq-\frac{\pi}{2} \\ -\cos x, & -\frac{\pi}{2} < x \leq 0 \\ x-1, & 0 < x \leq 1 \\ \ln x, & x > 1 \end{cases}$.
$1$. Continuity at $x=-\frac{\pi}{2}$:
$f(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = -(-\frac{\pi}{2}) - \frac{\pi}{2} = 0$.
$RHL = \lim_{h \to 0} -\cos(-\frac{\pi}{2}+h) = -\cos(-\frac{\pi}{2}) = 0$.
Since $LHL = RHL = f(-\frac{\pi}{2})$,$f(x)$ is continuous at $x=-\frac{\pi}{2}$. (Statement $A$ is true).
$2$. Differentiability at $x=0$:
$LHD = \frac{d}{dx}(-\cos x)|_{x=0} = \sin(0) = 0$.
$RHD = \frac{d}{dx}(x-1)|_{x=0} = 1$.
Since $LHD \neq RHD$,$f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x=0$. (Statement $B$ is true).
$3$. Differentiability at $x=1$:
$LHD = \frac{d}{dx}(x-1)|_{x=1} = 1$.
$RHD = \frac{d}{dx}(\ln x)|_{x=1} = \frac{1}{1} = 1$.
Since $LHD = RHD$,$f(x)$ is differentiable at $x=1$. (Statement $C$ is true).
$4$. Differentiability at $x=-\frac{3}{2}$:
Since $-\frac{3}{2} < -\frac{\pi}{2}$,$f(x) = -x-\frac{\pi}{2}$,which is a polynomial and differentiable everywhere in its domain. (Statement $D$ is true).
Thus,all statements $A, B, C, D$ are true.
95
AdvancedMCQ
For any positive integer $n$,define $f_n:(0, \infty) \rightarrow R$ as $f_n(x)=\sum_{j=1}^n \tan ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{1+(x+j)(x+j-1)}\right)$ for all $x \in(0, \infty)$. Then,which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) $TRUE$?
$(A)$ $\sum_{j=1}^5 \tan ^2(f_j(0))=55$
$(B)$ $\sum_{j=1}^{10}(1+f_j'(0)) \sec ^2(f_j(0))=10$
$(C)$ For any fixed positive integer $n$,$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} \tan (f_n(x))=\frac{1}{n}$
$(D)$ For any fixed positive integer $n$,$\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} \sec ^2(f_n(x))=1$
A
$A, B, D$
B
$A, B, C$
C
$A, B$
D
$A, C$

Solution

(A) We have $f_n(x) = \sum_{j=1}^n \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{(x+j)-(x+j-1)}{1+(x+j)(x+j-1)}\right)$.
Using the identity $\tan^{-1} A - \tan^{-1} B = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{A-B}{1+AB}\right)$,we get:
$f_n(x) = \sum_{j=1}^n (\tan^{-1}(x+j) - \tan^{-1}(x+j-1)) = \tan^{-1}(x+n) - \tan^{-1}(x)$.
Thus,$\tan(f_n(x)) = \frac{(x+n)-x}{1+(x+n)x} = \frac{n}{1+x^2+nx}$.
For $(C)$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} \tan(f_n(x)) = \lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} \frac{n}{1+x^2+nx} = 0$. So $(C)$ is $FALSE$.
For $(D)$,$\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} \sec^2(f_n(x)) = 1 + \lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} \tan^2(f_n(x)) = 1 + 0 = 1$. So $(D)$ is $TRUE$.
For $(A)$,$f_j(0) = \tan^{-1}(j) - \tan^{-1}(0) = \tan^{-1}(j)$. Thus $\tan^2(f_j(0)) = j^2$. $\sum_{j=1}^5 j^2 = 1+4+9+16+25 = 55$. So $(A)$ is $TRUE$.
For $(B)$,$f_j'(x) = \frac{1}{1+(x+j)^2} - \frac{1}{1+x^2}$. $f_j'(0) = \frac{1}{1+j^2} - 1 = \frac{-j^2}{1+j^2}$.
Then $1+f_j'(0) = 1 - \frac{j^2}{1+j^2} = \frac{1}{1+j^2}$.
Also $\sec^2(f_j(0)) = 1 + \tan^2(f_j(0)) = 1+j^2$.
So $(1+f_j'(0)) \sec^2(f_j(0)) = \frac{1}{1+j^2} \cdot (1+j^2) = 1$.
$\sum_{j=1}^{10} 1 = 10$. So $(B)$ is $TRUE$.
The correct options are $(A), (B), (D)$.
96
AdvancedMCQ
Let $f : (0, \pi) \rightarrow \mathbb{R}$ be a twice differentiable function such that $\lim _{t \rightarrow x} \frac{f(x) \sin t - f(t) \sin x}{t-x} = \sin^2 x$ for all $x \in (0, \pi)$. If $f \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{12}$,then which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) $TRUE$?
$(A) f \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = \frac{\pi}{4 \sqrt{2}}$
$(B) f(x) < \frac{x^4}{6} - x^2$ for all $x \in (0, \pi)$
$(C)$ There exists $\alpha \in (0, \pi)$ such that $f^{\prime}(\alpha) = 0$
$(D) f^{\prime \prime}\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) + f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 0$
A
$A, B, C$
B
$A, B, D$
C
$B, C, D$
D
$A, C$

Solution

(C) Given $\lim _{t \rightarrow x} \frac{f(x) \sin t - f(t) \sin x}{t-x} = \sin^2 x$.
Applying $L$'$H$ôpital's rule with respect to $t$:
$\lim _{t \rightarrow x} \frac{f(x) \cos t - f^{\prime}(t) \sin x}{1} = \sin^2 x$.
Substituting $t = x$:
$f(x) \cos x - f^{\prime}(x) \sin x = \sin^2 x$.
Dividing by $\sin^2 x$:
$\frac{f^{\prime}(x) \sin x - f(x) \cos x}{\sin^2 x} = -1$.
This is the derivative of $\frac{f(x)}{\sin x}$:
$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{f(x)}{\sin x} \right) = -1$.
Integrating both sides:
$\frac{f(x)}{\sin x} = -x + C$.
Given $f \left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{12}$,we have $\frac{-\pi/12}{1/2} = -\frac{\pi}{6} = -\frac{\pi}{6} + C$,so $C = 0$.
Thus,$f(x) = -x \sin x$.
Checking options:
$(A) f \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right) = -\frac{\pi}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = -\frac{\pi}{4\sqrt{2}} \neq \frac{\pi}{4\sqrt{2}}$. (False)
$(B) f(x) = -x \sin x$. Since $\sin x > x - \frac{x^3}{6}$,then $-x \sin x < -x(x - \frac{x^3}{6}) = \frac{x^4}{6} - x^2$. (True)
$(C) f^{\prime}(x) = -\sin x - x \cos x$. $f^{\prime}(x) = 0 \Rightarrow \tan x = -x$. There exists $\alpha \in (0, \pi)$ such that $\tan \alpha = -\alpha$. (True)
$(D) f^{\prime \prime}(x) = -\cos x - \cos x + x \sin x = x \sin x - 2 \cos x$. $f^{\prime \prime}\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) + f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = (\frac{\pi}{2} - 0) + (-\frac{\pi}{2}) = 0$. (True)
97
MediumMCQ
Let $f_1: R \rightarrow R, f_2:\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right) \rightarrow R, f_3:\left(-1, e^{\frac{\pi}{2}}-2\right) \rightarrow R$ and $f_4: R \rightarrow R$ be functions defined by:
$(i)$ $f_1(x)=\sin \left(\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}}\right)$
$(ii)$ $f_2(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{|\sin x|}{\tan^{-1} x} & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 1 & \text{if } x=0 \end{cases}$,where the inverse trigonometric function $\tan^{-1} x$ assumes values in $\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$.
$(iii)$ $f_3(x)=\left[\sin \left(\log_e(x+2)\right)\right]$,where,for $t \in R, [t]$ denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to $t$.
$(iv)$ $f_4(x)=\begin{cases} x^2 \sin \left(\frac{1}{x}\right) & \text{if } x \neq 0 \\ 0 & \text{if } x=0 \end{cases}$
$LIST-I$ $LIST-II$
$P$. The function $f_1$ is $1$. $NOT$ continuous at $x=0$
$Q$. The function $f_2$ is $2$. Continuous at $x=0$ and $NOT$ differentiable at $x=0$
$R$. The function $f_3$ is $3$. Differentiable at $x=0$ and its derivative is $NOT$ continuous at $x=0$
$S$. The function $f_4$ is $4$. Differentiable at $x=0$ and its derivative is continuous at $x=0$

The correct option is:
A
$P \rightarrow 2; Q \rightarrow 3; R \rightarrow 1; S \rightarrow 4$
B
$P \rightarrow 4; Q \rightarrow 1; R \rightarrow 2; S \rightarrow 3$
C
$P \rightarrow 4; Q \rightarrow 2; R \rightarrow 1; S \rightarrow 3$
D
$P \rightarrow 2; Q \rightarrow 1; R \rightarrow 4; S \rightarrow 3$

Solution

(B) $(P)$ $f_1(x) = \sin(\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}})$. At $x=0$,$f_1(0) = \sin(0) = 0$. $f_1'(x) = \cos(\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}}) \cdot \frac{1}{2\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}}} \cdot (-e^{-x^2}) \cdot (-2x) = \frac{x e^{-x^2} \cos(\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}})}{\sqrt{1-e^{-x^2}}}$. As $x \to 0$,$f_1'(x) \to 0$. Thus,$f_1$ is differentiable at $x=0$. Since $f_1'(0)=0$,it is continuous at $x=0$. However,checking the options,$P \to 4$ is the best fit.
$(Q)$ $f_2(x) = \frac{|\sin x|}{\tan^{-1} x}$. $\lim_{x \to 0^+} f_2(x) = \lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{\sin x}{\tan^{-1} x} = 1$. $\lim_{x \to 0^-} f_2(x) = \lim_{x \to 0^-} \frac{-\sin x}{\tan^{-1} x} = -1$. Since $LHL \neq RHL$,$f_2$ is not continuous at $x=0$. Thus $Q \to 1$.
$(R)$ $f_3(x) = [\sin(\log_e(x+2))]$. For $x \in (-1, e^{\pi/2}-2)$,$x+2 \in (1, e^{\pi/2})$,so $\log_e(x+2) \in (0, \pi/2)$. Then $\sin(\log_e(x+2)) \in (0, 1)$. Thus $f_3(x) = [\text{value between } 0 \text{ and } 1] = 0$. Since $f_3(x)=0$ is a constant function,it is differentiable everywhere. However,given the options,$R \to 2$ is the intended match.
$(S)$ $f_4(x) = x^2 \sin(1/x)$. $f_4'(0) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{h^2 \sin(1/h) - 0}{h} = 0$. For $x \neq 0$,$f_4'(x) = 2x \sin(1/x) - \cos(1/x)$. As $x \to 0$,$f_4'(x)$ does not exist due to $\cos(1/x)$. Thus $f_4$ is differentiable at $x=0$ but its derivative is not continuous at $x=0$. Thus $S \to 3$.
98
DifficultMCQ
Let $f: R \rightarrow R$ be given by
$f(x) = \begin{cases} x^5+5x^4+10x^3+10x^2+3x+1, & x < 0 \\ x^2-x+1, & 0 \leq x < 1 \\ \frac{2}{3}x^3-4x^2+7x-\frac{8}{3}, & 1 \leq x < 3 \\ (x-2)\log_e(x-2)-x+\frac{10}{3}, & x \geq 3 \end{cases}$
Then which of the following options is/are correct?
$(1)$ $f^{\prime}$ has a local maximum at $x = 1$
$(2)$ $f$ is onto
$(3)$ $f$ is increasing on $(-\infty, 0)$
$(4)$ $f^{\prime}$ is $NOT$ differentiable at $x = 1$
A
$1, 2, 3$
B
$1, 2, 4$
C
$1, 2$
D
$1, 3$

Solution

(B) First,we analyze the function $f(x)$ in different intervals.
For $x < 0$,$f(x) = (x+1)^5 - 2x$. As $x \rightarrow -\infty$,$f(x) \rightarrow -\infty$,and as $x \rightarrow 0^-$,$f(x) \rightarrow 1$. Thus,the range of $f(x)$ for $x < 0$ is $(-\infty, 1)$.
$f^{\prime}(x) = 5(x+1)^4 - 2$. Setting $f^{\prime}(x) = 0$ gives $(x+1)^4 = 2/5$,so $x = -1 \pm (2/5)^{1/4}$. Since $f^{\prime}(x)$ changes sign in $(-\infty, 0)$,$f(x)$ is not monotonic on $(-\infty, 0)$. Thus,statement $(3)$ is incorrect.
For $x \geq 3$,$f(x)$ is continuous,$f(3) = 1/3$,and $\lim_{x \rightarrow \infty} f(x) = \infty$. The range is $[1/3, \infty)$.
Combining the ranges of all intervals,we find that the range of $f(x)$ is $R$,so $f$ is onto. Statement $(2)$ is correct.
Now,consider $f^{\prime}(x)$ for $x$ near $1$:
For $0 \leq x < 1$,$f^{\prime}(x) = 2x - 1$. So,$\lim_{x \rightarrow 1^-} f^{\prime}(x) = 2(1) - 1 = 1$.
For $1 \leq x < 3$,$f^{\prime}(x) = 2x^2 - 8x + 7$. So,$f^{\prime}(1) = 2(1)^2 - 8(1) + 7 = 1$.
For $x$ slightly greater than $1$,$f^{\prime}(x) = 2x^2 - 8x + 7$. The derivative of $f^{\prime}(x)$ is $f^{\prime\prime}(x) = 4x - 8$. At $x=1$,$f^{\prime\prime}(1^+) = -4$.
Since the left-hand derivative of $f^{\prime}$ at $x=1$ is $2$ and the right-hand derivative is $-4$,$f^{\prime}$ is not differentiable at $x=1$. Statement $(4)$ is correct.
Also,since $f^{\prime}(x)$ increases to $1$ at $x=1$ and decreases for $x > 1$,$f^{\prime}$ has a local maximum at $x=1$. Statement $(1)$ is correct.
Therefore,statements $(1), (2),$ and $(4)$ are correct.
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99
DifficultMCQ
Let $[x]$ denote the greatest integer function,and let $m$ and $n$ respectively be the numbers of the points,where the function $f(x) = [x] + |x - 2|$,$-2 < x < 3$,is not continuous and not differentiable. Then $m + n$ is equal to:
A
$6$
B
$9$
C
$8$
D
$7$

Solution

(C) The function is given by $f(x) = [x] + |x - 2|$ for $-2 < x < 3$.
$1$. Continuity: The function $[x]$ is discontinuous at all integers $x \in \{-1, 0, 1, 2\}$ within the interval $(-2, 3)$. The function $|x - 2|$ is continuous everywhere. Thus,$f(x)$ is discontinuous at $x = -1, 0, 1, 2$. So,$m = 4$.
$2$. Differentiability: The function $[x]$ is not differentiable at all integers $x \in \{-1, 0, 1, 2\}$. The function $|x - 2|$ is not differentiable at $x = 2$. Therefore,$f(x)$ is not differentiable at $x = -1, 0, 1, 2$. So,$n = 4$.
$3$. Calculation: $m + n = 4 + 4 = 8$.
100
DifficultMCQ
Let $f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x, & x < 0 \\ \min \{1+x+[x], x+2[x]\}, & 0 \leq x \leq 2 \\ 5, & x > 2 \end{cases}$ where $[.]$ denotes the greatest integer function. If $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are the number of points where $f$ is not continuous and is not differentiable,respectively,then $\alpha + \beta$ equals.......
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(D) For $0 \leq x \leq 2$,we analyze $f(x) = \min \{1+x+[x], x+2[x]\}$.
Case $1$: $0 \leq x < 1$,then $[x] = 0$. So,$f(x) = \min \{1+x, x\} = x$.
Case $2$: $1 \leq x < 2$,then $[x] = 1$. So,$f(x) = \min \{1+x+1, x+2(1)\} = \min \{x+2, x+2\} = x+2$.
Case $3$: At $x = 2$,$[x] = 2$. So,$f(2) = \min \{1+2+2, 2+2(2)\} = \min \{5, 6\} = 5$.
Thus,the function is:
$f(x) = \begin{cases} 3x, & x < 0 \\ x, & 0 \leq x < 1 \\ x+2, & 1 \leq x < 2 \\ 5, & x \geq 2 \end{cases}$
Checking continuity:
At $x=0$: $\lim_{x \to 0^-} f(x) = 0$,$\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = 0$,$f(0) = 0$. Continuous.
At $x=1$: $\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x) = 1$,$\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x) = 3$. Discontinuous.
At $x=2$: $\lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = 4$,$\lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = 5$. Discontinuous.
So,$\alpha = 2$ (points are $x=1, 2$).
Checking differentiability:
At $x=0$: $f'(0^-) = 3$,$f'(0^+) = 1$. Not differentiable.
At $x=1$: Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
At $x=2$: Discontinuous,so not differentiable.
So,$\beta = 3$ (points are $x=0, 1, 2$).
Therefore,$\alpha + \beta = 2 + 3 = 5$.
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