4If the left-hand and right-hand limits of a function at are equal, what can be concluded?
limits
Easy
A.The function is increasing
B.The limit exists
C.The function is constant
D.The derivative is zero
Correct Answer: The limit exists
Explanation:
A two-sided limit exists when the left-hand and right-hand limits exist and are equal.
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5Which condition is required for a function to be continuous at ?
continuity
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Continuity at requires the limit of to exist and equal .
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6Which function is continuous for every real number?
continuity
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Every polynomial function, including , is continuous for all real numbers.
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7At which point is discontinuous?
continuity
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
At , the denominator becomes zero, so the function is undefined and discontinuous.
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8What is the derivative of ?
differentiability
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Using the power rule, .
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9What is the derivative of the constant function ?
differentiability
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
A constant function does not change, so its derivative is .
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10If a function is differentiable at , which statement must be true?
differentiability
Easy
A.It has a maximum at
B.It is constant near
C.It has a minimum at
D.It is continuous at
Correct Answer: It is continuous at
Explanation:
Differentiability at a point always implies continuity at that point.
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11For , where does the function attain its minimum value?
maxima and minima
Easy
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since for every real , its minimum value occurs at .
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12If , what is commonly called?
maxima and minima
Easy
A.A critical point
B.An inflection interval
C.A limit point
D.A boundary value
Correct Answer: A critical point
Explanation:
A point in the domain where the derivative is zero is called a critical point.
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13For , what is the maximum value of the function?
maxima and minima
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since , the largest value occurs at , giving .
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14Which conditions are required by the Mean Value Theorem on ?
mean value theorem
Easy
A.Differentiable on and constant on
B.Continuous on and differentiable on
C.Continuous on and bounded on
D.Increasing on and differentiable on
Correct Answer: Continuous on and differentiable on
Explanation:
The Mean Value Theorem requires continuity on the closed interval and differentiability on the open interval.
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15According to the Mean Value Theorem, there exists some such that equals which expression?
mean value theorem
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The theorem states that the instantaneous rate equals the average rate of change over .
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16For on , what value of satisfies the Mean Value Theorem?
mean value theorem
Easy
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The average slope is . Since , solving gives .
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17Evaluate the indefinite integral .
integration
Easy
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
By the power rule for integration, .
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18What does the constant represent in an indefinite integral?
integration
Easy
A.The upper integration limit
B.The variable of integration
C.The lower integration limit
D.The constant of integration
Correct Answer: The constant of integration
Explanation:
The constant represents all possible constant differences between antiderivatives.
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19Evaluate .
integration
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The integral of a constant is , so .
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20Evaluate the definite integral .
integration
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
An antiderivative is , so .
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21Evaluate .
limits
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Using , the limit becomes .
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22Evaluate .
limits
Medium
A.The limit does not exist because both the numerator and denominator approach infinity.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The numerator and denominator have the same degree, so the limit is the ratio of their leading coefficients: .
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23If , what is the value of ?
limits
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Rationalization gives the limit . Thus , so .
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24Let For which value of is continuous at ?
continuity
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Continuity requires . Solving gives , hence .
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25On which interval is continuous?
continuity
Medium
A.The function is continuous over all real numbers because its numerator is a polynomial.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
A rational function is continuous wherever its denominator is nonzero. Here at .
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26The function for is extended continuously to . What must equal?
continuity
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
For , . Therefore, , so must be .
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27Let If is differentiable at , which pair is required?
differentiability
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Matching derivatives gives . Continuity then requires , so .
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28The curve defines implicitly as a differentiable function of near . What is at ?
differentiability
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Implicit differentiation gives , so .
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29If , what is at ?
differentiability
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Logarithmic differentiation gives . At , this is .
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30For , which statement correctly classifies its stationary points?
maxima and minima
Medium
A.Local maxima occur at both and .
B.Local minima occur at both and .
C.A local maximum occurs at and a local minimum occurs at .
D.A local minimum occurs at and a local maximum occurs at .
Correct Answer: A local maximum occurs at and a local minimum occurs at .
Explanation:
Since and , gives a local maximum, while gives a local minimum.
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31A rectangle has perimeter units. What is the maximum possible area of the rectangle?
maxima and minima
Medium
A. square units
B. square units
C.The area increases without bound as one side becomes much longer than the other side.
D. square units
Correct Answer: square units
Explanation:
If the sides are and , the area is . Its maximum occurs at , giving area .
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32What are the absolute minimum and maximum values, respectively, of on ?
maxima and minima
Medium
A.Minimum , maximum
B.Minimum , maximum
C.Minimum , maximum
D.Minimum , maximum
Correct Answer: Minimum , maximum
Explanation:
The critical point is . Comparing , , and gives the stated extrema.
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33For on , which value of satisfies the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem?
mean value theorem
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The average rate of change is . Since , solving gives .
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34For on , which value of is guaranteed by Rolle's theorem?
mean value theorem
Medium
A.Every point in satisfies Rolle's theorem because both endpoint values are zero.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since , Rolle's theorem applies. Solving gives .
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35Suppose is differentiable on , , and throughout the interval. Which interval must contain ?
mean value theorem
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The Mean Value Theorem gives . Thus , so .
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36Evaluate .
integration
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
With , , so the integral becomes .
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37Evaluate .
integration
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The term is odd, so its integral over is zero. The remaining integral is .
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38Find the area enclosed by the curves and between their intersection points.
integration
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The curves intersect at and . The area is .
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39Evaluate .
integration
Medium
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Integration by parts with and gives .
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40Let . What is ?
integration
Medium
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the chain rule, .
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41Evaluate
limits
Hard
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Using the expansions and , the numerator is . Hence the limit is .
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42Evaluate
limits
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The expansion gives a numerator of .
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43Evaluate
limits
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B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Since , we have . Multiplication by yields .
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44Define For which relation between and is continuous at ?
continuity
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The limit at is . Continuity therefore requires .
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45Let What is the complete set of points at which is continuous?
continuity
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
At a nonzero point , rational and irrational sequences have the same limit only when , giving . At , the bound proves continuity.
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46For real parameters and , define Which condition is necessary and sufficient for continuity at ?
continuity
Hard
A. for every
B. if , and if
C. for every
D. if , and if
Correct Answer: if , and if
Explanation:
Near , the quotient equals when , when , and when . The value must equal the corresponding limit.
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47Let Which statement correctly describes the behavior of at ?
differentiability
Hard
A. is differentiable, but is discontinuous at
B. has a continuous first derivative, but does not exist
C. is continuous but not differentiable at
D. is twice differentiable, but is discontinuous at
Correct Answer: has a continuous first derivative, but does not exist
Explanation:
One obtains and, for , , which tends to . However, contains the oscillating term , so does not exist.
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48Define What is ?
differentiability
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The expansion gives . Thus .
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49Let and let . Since , determine .
differentiability
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
For an inverse function, , where . At , and , so .
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50What are the global minimum and global maximum, respectively, of on
maxima and minima
Hard
A. and
B. and
C. and
D. and
Correct Answer: and
Explanation:
The critical points are . Comparing their values with the four endpoint values shows that the minimum occurs at , while the maximum occurs at .
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51For on , which pair gives its global minimum and global maximum, respectively?
maxima and minima
Hard
A. and
B. and
C. and
D. and
Correct Answer: and
Explanation:
Since , the function increases on and decreases on . Thus the minimum is and the maximum is .
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52For the family , for which values of does have exactly three distinct local extrema?
maxima and minima
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The critical-point equation is . Three distinct real critical points and exist exactly when , and each is a local extremum.
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53Rolle's theorem is applied to on . Which set contains all values of satisfying the theorem's conclusion?
mean value theorem
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The endpoint values are both , and . Therefore exactly at and , both inside the interval.
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54Apply Cauchy's mean value theorem to and on , where . What value of is obtained?
mean value theorem
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Cauchy's theorem gives . Solving yields , the logarithmic mean of and .
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55For on , one has . Why does this not imply the existence of with ?
mean value theorem
Hard
A. is not differentiable at
B. is not continuous at
C. has unequal one-sided limits at
D. is not bounded on
Correct Answer: is not differentiable at
Explanation:
Rolle's theorem requires differentiability throughout . The derivative is undefined at , so the theorem does not apply.
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56For which real values of does the improper integral converge, and what is its value?
integration
Hard
A., with value
B., with value
C., with value
D., with value
Correct Answer: , with value
Explanation:
Convergence near requires , while convergence at infinity requires . The beta integral with exponent gives the value .
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57Evaluate
integration
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Expanding and using gives a telescoping-zeta sum equal to .
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58For positive constants and , evaluate
integration
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
With , the integral becomes , which equals .
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59For , evaluate the parameter-dependent integral
integration
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Differentiating under the integral sign gives . Since , integration yields .
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60Evaluate the improper integral
integration
Hard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Using gives .
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