If Hx X 45 The Point At X 0 Is A Critical

If Hx X 45 The Point At X 0 Is A Critical

Identify the specific calculus concepts involved in each question, such as critical points, inflection points, concavity, derivatives, and maxima/minima. Clearly analyze each provided function and the related question, perform necessary calculations or reasoning, and then interpret the results to determine the correct answer.

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Introduction

Calculus provides a powerful toolkit for analyzing the behavior of functions, particularly through derivatives that reveal key features such as critical points, inflection points, and concavity. These features are instrumental in understanding local maxima and minima, points of inflection, and the overall shape of the graph of a function. The following analysis addresses ten calculus-based questions, involving functions and derivatives, to elucidate these concepts in practical contexts.

Question 1: Critical and Inflection Points of h(x) = (x - 4)^5 at x=0

The function h(x) = (x - 4)^5 is a polynomial function. First, we find its first and second derivatives to analyze critical points and inflection points. The first derivative is:

h'(x) = 5(x - 4)^4

Setting h'(x) = 0, we find:

5(x - 4)^4 = 0 ⇒ x = 4

The derivative is zero only at x=4. At x=0, h'(0) = 5(0 - 4)^4 = 5(16)^2 = 5(256) ≠ 0, so x=0 is not a critical point. The second derivative is:

h''(x) = 20(x - 4)^3

At x=0, h''(0) = 20(-4)^3 = 20(-64) = -1280 ≠ 0, indicating concavity at x=0. However, since the first derivative at x=0 isn’t zero, x=0 is neither a critical point nor an inflection point. Therefore, the point at x=0 is neither a critical point nor an inflection point.

Question 2: Second Derivative of f(x) = (x/8) + (8/x) at x=2

Given f(x) = (x/8) + (8/x), first compute the first derivative:

f'(x) = 1/8 - 8/x^2

Then, the second derivative:

f''(x) = d/dx [ - 8/x^2 ] = 16 / x^3

At x=2, f''(2) = 16 / (2)^3 = 16 / 8 = 2. Therefore, the second derivative at x=2 is 2, which is not listed among the options. Since option "None of These" corresponds to this value, the answer is:

None of These

Question 3: Concavity of g(x) = 2x^3 - 24x^2 + 60

Calculate the second derivative to analyze concavity:

g'(x) = 6x^2 - 48x

g''(x) = 12x - 48

Set g''(x)

12x - 48

The second derivative is negative when x

(-∞, 4)

Question 4: Relative minimum of f(x) = x^5 - 20x^2 + 100 at?

Calculate the first derivative: f'(x) = 5x^4 - 40x

Set f'(x) = 0 for critical points:

5x^4 - 40x = 0 ⇒ 5x(x^3 - 8) = 0

Solutions: x=0 and x^3 = 8 ⇒ x=2

Classify critical points using the second derivative:

f''(x) = 20x^3 - 40

At x=0, f''(0) = -40

At x=2, f''(2) = 20(8) - 40 = 160 - 40 = 120 > 0 ⇒ local minimum

Therefore, the function has a relative minimum at x=2.

Question 5: Nature of the point at x=1 of f(x) = 3x^4 - 8x^3 + 6x^2 + 24

First, derivative: f'(x) = 12x^3 - 24x^2 + 12x

At x=1: f'(1)=12(1) -24(1) +12(1)=12 - 24 + 12=0 ⇒ critical point

Second derivative: f''(x)=36x^2 - 48x + 12

At x=1: f''(1)=36 - 48 + 12=0

Since the second derivative is zero at x=1, the test is inconclusive; the point is critical, but further analysis (higher derivatives or the first derivative test) is necessary. Considering the nature of the cubic and previous findings, this point is a point of inflection or neither a maxima nor a minima. However, based on the options, the most suitable is "A Critical Point but not a Relative Maximum or a Relative Minimum".

Question 6: Intervals where f(x)=3x^2 - 18x + 7 is increasing

First, find derivative: f'(x)=6x - 18

Set derivative > 0 for increasing intervals: 6x - 18 > 0 ⇒ x > 3

Thus, f(x) is increasing on (3, ∞).

Answer: (3, ∞)

Question 7: Relative maximum of n(x) = 3x - 54 at?

Derivative: n'(x)=3

This derivative is constant, indicating the function is always increasing. No critical points exist. Therefore, no relative maximum or minimum occurs.

Answer: None of These

Question 8: Inflection point in g(t)= tet

Compute second derivative: g(t) = t * e^t

g'(t) = e^t + t e^t = e^t (1 + t)

g''(t) = d/dt [e^t (1 + t)] = e^t (1 + t) + e^t = e^t (2 + t)

Set g''(t)=0 for inflection points:

e^t (2 + t)=0 ⇒ 2 + t=0 ⇒ t= -2

The second derivative is zero at t= -2. Since e^t ≠ 0, at t=-2, the concavity changes sign, indicating an inflection point at t= -2.

Answer: t = -2 only

Question 9: Acceleration of object with position S(t)=0.5t^4 + t^2 + 10t at t=2

Second derivative of S(t) gives acceleration:

S'(t) = 2t^3 + 2t + 10

S''(t) = 6t^2 + 2

At t=2: S''(2)=6*(4)+2=24+2=26 ft/sec^2

Question 10: Critical point of f(x)=4/(x^2+1)

Derivative: f'(x)=d/dx [4/(x^2+1)] = -8x / (x^2+1)^2

Set f'(x)=0: -8x / (x^2+1)^2=0 ⇒ x=0

Therefore, the critical point occurs at x=0.

Conclusion

Through derivative calculations and analysis, the critical points, inflection points, and concavity regions of the functions reveal their local maxima, minima, and inflection points, providing insights into their behaviors.

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