Question 15 Marks
A wire of length 28m is to be cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is to be made into a square and the other into a circle. What should be the lengths of the two pieces so that the combined area of the circle and the square is minimum?
AnswerSuppose the wire, which is to be made into a square and a circle, is cut into two pieces of length 'x' m and 'y' m, respectively. Then,
x + y = 28 .....(i)
Perimeter of square, 4(side) = x
⇒ side $=\frac{\text{x}}{4}$
⇒ Area of square $=\Big(\frac{\text{x}}{4}\Big)^{2}=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{16}$
Circumference of circle, $2\pi\text{r}=\text{y}$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}=\frac{\text{y}}{2\pi}$
Area of circle $=\pi\text{x}^{2}=\pi\Big(\frac{\text{y}}{2\pi}\Big)=\frac{\text{y}^{2}}{4\pi}$
Now, z = Area of square + Area of circle
$\Rightarrow \text{z}=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{16}+\frac{\text{y}^{2}}{4\pi}$
$\Rightarrow \text{z}=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{16}+\frac{(28-\text{x})^{2}}{4\pi}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{2}\text{x}}{16}-\frac{2(28-\text{x})}{4\pi}$
For maximum or minimum value of z, We must have $\frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{2\text{x}}{16}-\frac{2(28-\text{x})}{4\pi}=0$ [From eq.(i)]
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{x}}{4}=\frac{(28-\text{x})}{\pi}$
$ \Rightarrow \frac{\text{x}\pi}{4}+\text{x}=28$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}+1\Big)=28$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{28}{\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}+1\Big)}$
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=28-\frac{112}{\pi+4}$ [From eq.(i)]
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{28\pi}{\pi+4}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{1}{8}+\frac{1}{2\pi}>0$
Thus, z is minimum when $\text{x}=\frac{112}{\pi+4}$ and $\text{y}=\frac{28\pi}{\pi+4}$.
Hence, the length of the two pieces of with are $\frac{112}{\pi+4}$ and $\frac{28\pi}{\pi+4}$ m respectively.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}+\sqrt{1-\text{x}},\text{x}\leq 1$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}+\sqrt{1-\text{x}}$
$\text{f}'(\text{x})=1-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{1-\text{x}}}$
for the local maxima or minima, We must have f'{x} = 0
$\Rightarrow1-\frac{1}{2\sqrt{1-\text{x}}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\sqrt{1-\text{x}}=\frac{1}{2} $
$\Rightarrow{1-\text{x}}=\frac{1}{4} $
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{3}{4} $
Thus, $\text{x}=\frac{3}{4}$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{3}{4}\Big)+\sqrt{1-\frac{3}{4}}=\frac{5}{4}$
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A beam is supported at the two ends and is uniformly loaded. The bending moment M at a distance x from one end is given by
$\text{M}=\frac{\text{WL}}{2}\text{x}-\frac{\text{W}}{2}\text{x}^{2}$
Find the point at which M is maximum in each case.
AnswerGiven, $\text{M}=\frac{\text{WL}}{2}\text{x}-\frac{\text{W}}{2}\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{WL}}{2}\text{x}-2\times\frac{\text{W}\text{x}}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{WL}}{2}-{W\text{x}}$
For maximum or minimum values of M, We must have $\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{WL}}{2}-{\text{W}\text{x}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{WL}}{2}=\text{Wx}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\text{L}}{2}=0$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{M}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=-\text{W}<0$
So, M is maximum at $\text{x}=\frac{\text{L}}{2}$.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$f(x) = (x - 1)(x - 2)^2$
AnswerGiven, $f(x) = (x - 1)(x - 2)^2$
$=(x - 1)( x^2 - 4x + 4)$
$=x^3- 4x^2 + 4x - x^2 + 4x - 4$
$= x^3- 5x^2 + 8x - 4$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 3x^2 - 10x + 8$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x^2 - 10x + 8 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x^2 - 6x - 4x + 8 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - 2)(3x - 4) = 0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=2\ \text{and} \ \frac{4}{3}$
Thus, $x = 2$ and $\text{x}=\frac{4}{3}$ are the possible point of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $f''(x) = 6x - 10$
At $x = 2$
$f''(2) = 6(2) - 10 = 2 > 0$
So, $x = 2$ is the point local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$f(2) = (2 - 1)(2 - 2)^2 = 0$
At $\text{x}=\frac{4}{3}$
$\text{f}''\Big(\frac{4}{3}\Big)=6\Big(\frac{4}{3}\Big)-10=-2<0$
So, $\text{x}=\frac{4}{3}$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{4}{3}\Big)=6\Big({\frac{4}{3}-1}\Big)\Big(\frac{4}{3}-2\Big)^{2}=\frac{1}{3}\times\frac{4}{9}=\frac{4}{27}$
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A tank with rectangular base and rectangular sides, open at the top is to the constructed so that its depth is 2m and volume is $8m^3$. If building of tank cost 70 per square metre for the base and Rs 45 per square matre for sides, what is the cost of least expensive tank?
AnswerLet l, b, and h repersent the length, breadth, and height of the respectively.
Then, We have height $(h) = 2m^3$
Volume of the tank $= 8m^3$
Volume of the tank $= l × b × h$
$\therefore 8 = l × b × 2$
$⇒ lb = 4$
$\Rightarrow \frac{4}{\text{l}}$
Now, area of the base $⇒ lb = 4$
Area of the Walls $(A) = 2h(l + b)$
$\therefore \text{A}=4\Big(\text{l}+\frac{4}{\text{l}}\Big)$
$\therefore \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{d}\text{l}}=4\Big(l-\frac{4}{\text{l}^{2}}\Big)$
Now, $\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{d}l}=0$
$\Rightarrow 1-\frac{4}{l^{2}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{l}^{2}=4$
$\Rightarrow \text{l}= \pm2$
However, the length cannot be negative.
Therefore, We have $l = 4$
$\therefore \text{b}=\frac{4}{l}=\frac{4}{2}=2$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{d}l^{2}}=\frac{32}{l^{3}}$
When,$ l = 2, \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{d}l^{2}}=\frac{32}{8^{3}} =4>0$
Thus, by second derivative test, the area is the minimum, when $l = 2.$
We have $l = b = h = 2.$
$\therefore$ Cost of building the base $= Rs. 70 × (lb) = Rs. 70 × (4) = Rs 280$
Cost of building the walls $= Rs. 2h(l + b) × 45 = Rs. 90 × (2) (2 + 2)$
$= Rs. 8(90) = Rs. 720$
Required total cost $= Rs. (280 + 720) = Rs. 1000$
Hence, the total cost of the tank will be Rs. $1000.$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}, -5\leq\text{x}\leq5$
AnswerWe have, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}, -5\leq\text{x}\leq5$
$\text{f}'(\text{x})=\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}+\frac{\text{x}}{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}}\text{x}(-2\text{x})$
$=\frac{2({32-\text{x}^{2}})-2\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}}^{2}}$
$=\frac{64-4\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}}^{2}}$
and, $\text{f}''(\text{x})=\frac{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}\times(-8\text{x})\frac{-2(64-4\text{x}^{2})}{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}}\times(-2\text{x})}{4(32-\text{x}^{2})}$
$=\frac{-4({32-\text{x}^{2}})\times(8\text{x})+4\text{x}(64-\text{x}^{2})}{8(32-\text{x}^{2})^\frac{3}{2}}$
For maxima and minima, $\text{f}'(\text{x})=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{4(16-\text{x}^{2})}{2\sqrt{32-\text{x}^{2}}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\pm4$
Now, $\text{f}''(4)=\frac{4\times4(64-16-8\times32+8\times16)}{8(32-16)^\frac{3}{2}}<0$
$\text{x}=4$ is point of maxima.
Local maximum value $\Rightarrow\text{f}(\text{x})$
$=4\sqrt{32-4^{2}}$
$=4\sqrt{32-16}$
$=4\sqrt{16}$
$=16$
Local minimum at $\text{x}=-4$
Local minimum value $=\text{f}(-4)$
$=4\sqrt{32-(-4)^{2}}$
$=-4\sqrt{32-16^{2}}$
$=-4\sqrt{16}$
$=-16$
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A rectangle is inscribed in a semi-circle of radius r with one of its sides on diameter of semi-circle. Find the dimension of the rectangle so that its area is maximum. Find also the area.
AnswerLet the dimensions of the rectangle be x and y. Then,
$\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{4}+\text{y}^{2}=\text{r}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}^{2}+4\text{y}^{2}=4\text{r}^{2}$
$ \Rightarrow\text{x}^{2}=4(\text{r}^{2}-\text{y}^{2})\ ...(\text{i})$
Area of rectangle = xy
$\Rightarrow A^2 = x^2y^2$
$\Rightarrow Z = 4y^2(r^2 - y^2)$ [From eq. (i)]
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dy}}=8\text{yr}^{2}-16\text{y}^{3}$
For the maximum or minimum values of Z, We must have $\frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dy}}=0$
$\Rightarrow 8\text{yr}^{2}-16\text{y}^{3}=0$
$\Rightarrow 8\text{r}^{2}=16\text{y}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}^{2}=\frac{\text{r}^{2}}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$
Substituting the valures of y in eq. (i), We get
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{2}=4\Big(\text{r}^{2}-(\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}})^{2}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{2}=4\Big(\text{r}^{2}-\frac{\text{r}^{2}}{2}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{2}=4\Big(\frac{\text{r}^{2}}{2}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{2}=2\text{r}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\text{r}\sqrt{2}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=8\text{r}^{2}-48\text{y}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=8\text{r}^{2}-48\Big(\frac{\text{r}^{3}}{2}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=-16\text{r}^{2}<0$
So, the eare is maximum when $ \text{x}=\text{r}\sqrt{2}$ and $\text{y}=\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$.
Area = xy
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=\text{r}\sqrt{2}\times\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{A}=\text{r}^{2}$
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Show that the cone of the greatest volume which can be inscribed in a given spher has an altitude equal to 2/3 of the diameter of the sphere.
AnswerWe have a cone, which is inscribed in a spher.
Let V be the volume of grwatest cone ABC. if is obvious that, for maximum volume the axis of the cone must be along the diameter of sphere.
Let OD = x and AO = OB = R
$\Rightarrow \text{BD}=\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{x}^{2}}$ and AD = R + x
Now, $\text{V}=\frac{1}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$=\frac{1}{3}\pi\text{BD}^{2}\times\text{AD}$
$=\frac{1}{3}\pi\Big(\text{R}^{2}-\text{x}^{2}\Big)\times(\text{R}+\text{x})$
$\frac{\text{dv}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\pi}{3}[-2\text{x}(\text{R}+\text{x})+\text{R}^{2}-\text{x}^{2}]$
$=\frac{\pi}{3}[\text{R}^{2}-2\text{x}\text{R}-3\text{x}^{2}]$
For maximum and minimum $\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$=\frac{\pi}{3}[\text{R}^{2}-2\text{x}\text{R}-3\text{x}^{2}]=0$
$=\frac{\pi}{3}[(\text{R}-3\text{x})(\text{R}+\text{x})]=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{R}-3\text{x}=0 $ or $\text{x}=-\text{R}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{\text{R}}{3}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi}{3}[-2\text{R}-6\text{x}]$
At, $\text{x}=\frac{\text{R}}{3}, \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi}{3}[-2\text{R}-2\text{R}]$
$=\frac{-4\pi\text{R}}{3}<0$
$\therefore \text{x}=\frac{\text{R}}{3}$ is the point of local maxima.
Thus, Altitude = $\text{AD}=\text{x}+\text{R}=\frac{\text{R}}{3}+\text{R}=\frac{4}{3}\text{R}$
$\Rightarrow \text{AD}=\frac{2}{3}\times\text{d}$ where x = 2R. View full question & answer→Question 95 Marks
Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}-\sqrt{2}\leq\text{x}\leq\sqrt{2}$
Answer$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}$
$\text{f}'(\text{x})=\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}-\frac{2\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$=\frac{2(2-\text{x}^{2})-2\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$=\frac{2-2\text{x}^{2}}{\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$\text{f}''(\text{x})=\frac{\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}(-4\text{x})+\frac{(2-2\text{x}^{2})}{\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}}}{(\sqrt{2-\text{x}}^{2})^\frac{3}{2}}$
$=\frac{-(2-\text{x}^{2})4\text{x}+4\text{x}-4\text{x}^{3}}{(2-\text{x}^{2})^\frac{3}{2}}$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\frac{2(1-\text{x}^{2})}{\sqrt{2-\text{x}^{2}}}=0$
$\text{x}=\pm1$
Now, f''(1) < 0
⇒ x = 1 is point of local maxima.
f''(-1) > 0
⇒ x = -1 is point of local minima.
Hence, local maximum value = f(1) = 1
local minimum value = f(-1) = -1
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Prove that the semi-vertical angle of the right circular cone of given volume and least curved surface is $\cos^{-1}(\sqrt{2})$ .
Answer
Let, Radius of the base = r,
Height = h,
Slant height = l,
Volume = v,
Curved surface area = c,
As, Volume, $\text{V}=\frac{1}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{3V}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}$
Also, the slant height, $\text{l} = \sqrt{\text{h}^{2}+\text{r}^{2}}$
$=\sqrt{\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}\Big)^{2}+\text{r}^{2}}$
$=\sqrt{\frac{9\text{V}}{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{4}}^{2}+\text{r}^{2}}$
$=\sqrt{\frac{9\text{V}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{4}}^{2}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{9\text{V}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}}$
Now, CSA, $\text{C}=\pi\text{rl}$
$\Rightarrow \text{C}(\text{r})=\pi\text{r}\sqrt{\frac{9\text{V}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{C}(\text{r})=\sqrt{\frac{9\text{V}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{\text{r}}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{C}''(\text{r})=\frac{\text{r}\times\frac{6\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{2\sqrt{9\text{V}^{2}+\pi^{2}}\text{r}^{6}}-\sqrt{9\text{V}^{2}+\pi^{2}}\text{r}^{6}}{\text{r}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\frac{3\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-(9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6})}{\sqrt{9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}}}{\text{r}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{3\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{\text{r}^{2}\sqrt{9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-9\text{v}^{2}}{\text{r}^{2}\sqrt{9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}}$
For maxima or minima, C''(r) = 0
$\Rightarrow\frac{2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-9\text{v}^{2}}{\text{r}^{2}\sqrt{9\text{v}^{2}+\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}}=0$
$\Rightarrow2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-9\text{v}^{2}=0$
$\Rightarrow2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}-9\text{v}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{V}^{2}=\frac{2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{9}$
$\Rightarrow\text{V}=\sqrt\frac{2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}}{9}$
$\Rightarrow\text{V}=\frac{\pi\text{r}^{3}\sqrt{2}}{3}$ or $\text{r}=\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\sqrt{2}}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}$
So, $\text{h}=\frac{3}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}\times\frac{\pi\text{r}^{3}\sqrt{2}}{3}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\text{r}\sqrt{2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{h}}{\text{r}}=\sqrt{2}$
$\Rightarrow\cot\theta=\sqrt{2}$
$\therefore \theta=\cot^{-1}(\sqrt{2})$
Also, Since, for $\text{r}<\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\sqrt{2}}\Big)^\frac{1}{3},$ C''(r) < 0 and for $\text{r}<\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\sqrt{2}}\Big)^\frac{1}{3},$ C''(r) > 0
So, the curved surface for $\text{r}<\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\sqrt{2}}\Big)^\frac{1}{3},$ or $\text{V}=\frac{\pi\text{r}^{3}\sqrt{2}}{3}$ is the least. View full question & answer→Question 115 Marks
Of all the closed cylindrical cans (right circular), which enclose a given volume of $100cm^3,$ which has the minimum surface area ?
AnswerLet, r and h be the radius and height of the cylinder respectively.
Then, volume (v) of the cylinder is given by,
$\text{v}=\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}=100$ (given)
$\therefore\text{h}=\frac{100}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}$
Surface area (s) of the cylinder is given by,
$\text{S}=2\pi\text{r}^{2}+2\pi\text{rh}=2\pi\text{r}^{3}+\frac{200}{\text{r}}$
$\therefore\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dr}}=4\pi\text{r}-\frac{200}{\text{r}^{2}}, \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{S}}{\text{dr}^{2}}=4\pi+\frac{400}{\text{r}^{3}}$
$\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dr}}=0 \ \Rightarrow4\pi\text{r}=\frac{200}{\text{r}^{2}}$
$ \Rightarrow\text{r}^{3}=\frac{200}{4\pi}=\frac{50}{\pi}$
$\Rightarrow\text{r}^{3}=\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}$
Now, it is observed that when, $\text{r}^{3}=\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}, \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dr}^{2}}>0$.
$\therefore$ By second derivative test, the surface area is the minimum when the radius of the cilinder is $\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}\text{cm}$
When $\text{r}=\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{1}{3},\text{h}=\frac{100}{\pi\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{2}{3}}=\frac{2\times50}{(50)^\frac{2}{3}(\pi)^\frac{1-2}{3}}=2\Big(\frac{50}{\pi}\Big)^\frac{1}{3} \text{cm}$
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An isosceles triangle of vertical angle 2θ is inscribed in a circle of radius a. Show that the area of the triangle is maximum when $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}.$
Answer
Let ABC be an issosceles triangle inscribed in the cricle with radius a such that AB = AC.
AD = AO + OD
$=\text{a}+\text{a}\cos2\theta$
$=\text{a}(1+\cos2\theta)$ and
$\text{BC}=2\text{BD}=2\text{a}\sin2\theta$
As, area of the triangle ABC, $\text{A}=\frac{1}{2}\text{BC}\times\text{AD}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}(\theta)=\frac{1}{2}\times2\text{a}\sin2\theta\times\text{a}(1+\cos2\theta)$
$={{a}^{2}\sin2\theta}(1+\cos2\theta)$
$={{a}^{2}\sin2\theta}+\text{a}^{2}\sin2\theta\cos2\theta$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}(\theta)={{a}^{2}\sin2\theta}+\frac{\text{a}^{2}\sin4\theta}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\theta)={{2a}^{2}\cos2\theta}+\frac{4\text{a}^{2}\cos4\theta}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\theta)={{2a}^{2}\cos2\theta}+{{2a}^{2}\cos4\theta}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\theta)={{2a}^{2}(\cos2\theta}+{\cos4\theta})$
For maxima or minima, $\text{A}'(0)=0$
$\Rightarrow{{2a}^{2}(\cos2\theta}+{\cos4\theta})=0$
$\Rightarrow \cos2\theta+\cos4\theta=0$
$\Rightarrow \cos2\theta=-\cos4\theta$
$\Rightarrow \cos2\theta=\cos4(\pi-4\theta)$
$\Rightarrow 2\theta=(\pi-4\theta)$
$\Rightarrow6\theta=\pi$
$\Rightarrow\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}$
Also, $\text{A}'(\theta)$ $=2\text{a}^{2}(-\sin2\theta-\sin4\theta)$
$=2\text{a}^{2}(\sin2\theta+\sin4\theta)<0$ at $\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}$.
So, the area of the triangle is maximum at $\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}$. View full question & answer→Question 135 Marks
A window in the form of a rectangle is surmounted by a semi-circular opening. The total perimeter of the window is 10m. Find the dimension of the rectangular of the window to admit maximum light through the whole opening.
AnswerLet the dimensions of the rectangular part be x and y.
Radius of semi-circular $=\frac{\text{x}}{2}$
Total perimeter = 10
$\Rightarrow(\text{x}+2\text{y})+\pi\Big(\frac{\text{x}}{2}\Big)=10$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{y}=\Big[10-\text{x}-\pi\Big(\frac{\text{x}}{2}\Big)=10\Big] $
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{1}{2}\Big[10-\text{x}\Big(1+\frac{\pi}{2}\Big)\Big]....(\text{i})$
Now, $\text{A}=\frac{\pi}{2}\Big(\frac{\text{x}}{2}\Big)^{2}+\text{xy}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=\frac{\pi\text{x}^{2}}{8}+\frac{\text{x}}{2}[10-\text{x}(1+\frac{\pi}{2})$ [From eq.(i)]
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=\frac{\pi\text{x}^{2}}{8}+\frac{10\text{x}}{2}-\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{2})$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\pi\text{x}}{8}+\frac{10\text{x}}{2}-\frac{2\text{x}}{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{2})$
For maximum or minimum values of A, We must have $\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\pi\text{x}}{8}+\frac{10\text{x}}{2}-\frac{2\text{x}}{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{2})=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}[\frac{\pi}{4}-1-\frac{\pi}{2}]=-5$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{-5}{(\frac{4+\pi}{4})}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{20}{\pi+4}$
Substituting the value of x in eq.(i), We get
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=\frac{1}{2}\Big[10-\Big(\frac{20}{\pi+4}\Big)\big(1+\frac{\pi}{2}\big)\Big]$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=5-\frac{10(\pi+2)}{2(\pi+4)}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=\frac{5\pi+20-5\pi-10}{(\pi+4)}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=\frac{10}{(\pi+4)}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi}{4}-\frac{\pi}{2}-1$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi-2\pi-4}{4}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi-4}{4}<0$
Thus, the area is maximum when $ \text{x}=\frac{20}{\pi+4}$ and $\text{y}=\frac{10}{(\pi+4)}$.
So, the required dimensions are given below.
Length $ =\frac{20}{\pi+4}\text{m}$
Breadth $=\frac{10}{(\pi+4)}\text{m}$.
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A wire of length 20m is to be cut into two pieces. One of the pieces will be bent into shape of a square and the other into shape of an equilateral triangle. Where the we should be cut so that the sum of the areas of the square and triangle is minimum ?
AnswerLet the wire of length 20m be cut into x cm and y cm and bent into a squre and equliateral triangle,
so that the sum of area of square and triangle is minimum.
Now, $x + y = 20....(i)$ Area of equilateral = $=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}(\text{a})^{2}$
Area of square $= ($side$)^2$
$\text{s}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\Big(\frac{\text{x}}{3}\Big)^{2}=\Big(\frac{20-\text{x}}{4}\Big)^{2}$
$\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\times\frac{1}{3^{2}}\times2\text{x}+2\Big(\frac{20-\text{x}}{4}\Big)\times \frac{-1}{4}$
$=\frac{2\sqrt{3}\text{x}}{36}-\frac{1}{8}(20-\text{x})=0$ $=\frac{2\sqrt{3}\text{x}}{36}-\frac{20}{8}+\frac{\text{x}}{8}=0$
$=\frac{4\sqrt{3}\text{x}+9\text{x}}{72}=\frac{20}{8}$ $=\frac{180}{4\sqrt{3}+9}$
Then, $20-\text{x}=20-\frac{180}{4\sqrt{3}+9}$
$=\frac{80\sqrt{3}+180-180}{3\sqrt{3}+9}$ $20-\text{x}=\frac{80\sqrt{3}}{4\sqrt{3}+9}$.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}+\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}}$
Answer$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=1-\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}^{2}}$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow1-\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}^{2}}=0$
At $\text{x}=\text{a}$
$\text{f}''(\text{a})=\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{(\text{a}^{3})}=\frac{1}{\text{a}}>0$
So, x = a is the point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$\text{f}(\text{a})=\text{x}+\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}}=\text{a}+\text{a}=2\text{a}$
At $\text{x}=-\text{a}$
$\text{f}''(\text{a})=\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{(-\text{a})^{3}}=-\frac{1}{\text{a}}<0$
So, $\text{x}=-\text{a}$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$\text{f}(\text{-a})=\text{x}+\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}}=-\text{a}-\text{a}=-2\text{a}$
$\Rightarrow1-\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}} =0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}^{2}=\text{a}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\pm\text{a}$
Thus, x = a and x = -a are the possible points of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $\text{f}''\text{x}=\frac{\text{a}^{2}}{\text{x}^{3}}$
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How should we choose two numbers, each greater than or equal to −2, whose sum so that the sum of the first and the cube of the second is minimum?
Question 175 Marks
Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$f(x) = x^3 - 2ax^3 + a^2x$
Answer$f(x) = x^3- 2ax^2+ a^2x$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 3x^2- 4ax + a^2$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x^2 - 4ax + a^2 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x^2 - 3ax - ax + a^2 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x(x - a) - a(x - a) = 0$
$\Rightarrow (3x - a)(x - a) = 0$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\text{a} \ \text{and}\ \frac{\text{a}}{3}$
Thus, x = 0 and $\text{x}=\frac{\text{a}}{3}$ are the possible point of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $f''(x) = 6x - 4a$
At $x = a$
$f''(x) = 6(a) - 4a = 2a > 0$
So, x = a is the point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$f(a) = a^3 - 2a(a)^2 + a^2(a) = 0$
At $\text{x}=\frac{\text{a}}{3}$
$\text{f}''(\frac{\text{a}}{3})=6(\frac{\text{a}}{3})-4\text{a}=-2\text{a}<0$
So, $\text{x}=\frac{\text{a}}{3}$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$\Big(\frac{\text{a}}{3}\Big)^{3}-2\text{a}\Big(\frac{\text{a}}{3}\Big)^{2}+\text{a}^{2}\Big(\frac{\text{a}}{3}\Big)=\frac{\text{a}^{3}}{27}-\frac{2\text{a}^{3}}{9}+\frac{\text{a}^{3}}{3}=\frac{4\text{a}^{3}}{27}$
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A rectangular sheet of tin $45$cm by $24$cm is to be made into a box without top, in cutting off squares from each corners and folding up the flaps. What should be the side of the square to be cut off so that the volume of the box is maximum possible?
AnswerSuppose square of side measuring xcm is cut off.
Then, the length, breadth and height of the will be $(45 - x), (24 - 2x$) and $x, $ respectively.
⇒ volume of the box, $V = (45 - x), (24 - 2x)x$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dx}}=(45-2\text{x})(24-2\text{x})-2\text{x}(45-2\text{x})-2\text{x}(24-2\text{x})$
For maximum or minimum value of V, We must have
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dx}}=(45-2\text{x})(24-2\text{x})-2\text{x}(45-2\text{x})-2\text{x}(24-2\text{x})$
For maximum or minimum value of V, We must have
$\Rightarrow 12x^3 - 276x + 1080 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x^2- 23x + 90 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x^2- 18x - 5x + 90 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x(x - 18) - 5(x - 18) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x - 18 = 0$ or $x - 5 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 18$ orc$ x = 5$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=24\text{x}-276$
$\Big[\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dx}^{2}}\Big]_\text{x=5}=120-276=-156<0$
$\Big[\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dx}^{2}}\Big]_\text{x=18}=432-276=-156>0$
Thus, volume of the box is maximum when x = 5cm.
Hence, the side of the square to be cut off measures 5cm.
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Prove that a conical tent of given capacity will require the least amount of canvas when the height is √2 times the radius of the base.
AnswerLet the surface area of conical tent be $\text{S}=\pi\text{r}\sqrt{\text{r}^{2}+\text{h}^{2}}$
Let the volume of the conical tent $\text{V}=\frac{1}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}$
$\therefore\text{S}=\pi\text{r}\sqrt{\text{r}^{2}+\Big(\frac{3\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}\Big)^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{S}=\frac{1}{\text{r}}\sqrt{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}+9\text{V}^{6}}$
Now, differentiating with respect to r We get,
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dr}}=\frac{\text{d}}{\text{dr}}\Big[\frac{1}{\text{r}}\sqrt{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}+9\text{V}^{6}}\Big]$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{\text{r}}\frac{6\pi^{2}\text{r}^{5}}{2\Big(\sqrt{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}+9\text{V}^{6}}\Big)}-\frac{\sqrt{\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}+9\text{V}^{6}}}{\text{r}^{2}}$
For minima putting $\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dr}}=0$ we get,
$2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}=9\Big(\frac{1}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}\Big)^{2}$
$\Rightarrow2\pi^{2}\text{r}^{6}=\pi^{2}\text{r}^{4}\text{h}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{r}^{2}=\text{h}^{2}$
$\therefore \text{h}=\sqrt{2}\text{r}$
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Divide 15 into two parts such that the square of one multiplied with the cube of the other is minimum.
AnswerLet the two number be $x$ and $y.$ Then,
$x + y = 15$
Now, $z = x^2y^3$
$\Rightarrow z = x^2(15 - x)^3[$From eq. $(i)]$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=2\text{x}(15-\text{x})^{3}-3\text{x}^{2}(15-\text{x})^{2}=0$
For maximum or minimum values of z, We must have $\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow2\text{x}(15-\text{x}^{3})-3\text{x}^{2}(15-\text{x})^{2}=0$
$\Rightarrow2\text{x}(15-\text{x})=3\text{x}^{2}$
$ \Rightarrow30\text{x}=5\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=6\ \text{and} \ \text{y}=9$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=2(15-\text{x}^{3})-6\text{x}(15-\text{x}^{2})-6\text{x}(15-\text{x}^{2})+6\text{x}^{2}(15-\text{x})$
At $\text{x}=6$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=2(9)^{3}-36(9)^{2}+36(9)^{2}+6(36)(9)$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=-2430<0$
Thus, z is maximum when $x =6$ and $y = 9.$
So, the required two parts into which $15$ should be divided are $6$ and $9.$
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Show that the height of the cylinder of maximum volume that can be inscribed a sphere of radius R is $\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$ .
AnswerA sphere of fixed redius (R) is given.
Let r and h be the radius and the height of the cylinder respectively.
From the given figure
We have $\text{h}=2\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}$
The volume (V) of the cylinder is given by,
$\text{V}=\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}=2\pi\text{r}^{2}\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}$
$\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dr}}=4\pi\text{r}\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}+\frac{2\pi\text{r}^{2}(-2\text{r})}{2\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}}$
$=4\pi\text{r}\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}-\frac{2\pi\text{r}^{3}}{\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}}$
$=\frac{4\pi\text{r}(\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})-2\pi\text{r}^{3}}{\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}}$
$=\frac{4\pi\text{r}\text{R}^{2}-6\pi\text{r}^{3}}{\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}}$
Now, $\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dr}}=0$
$\Rightarrow4\pi\text{r}\text{R}^{2}-6\pi\text{r}^{3}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}^{3}=\frac{2\text{R}^{2}}{3}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dr}^{3}}=\frac{\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}(4\pi\text{R}^{2}-18\pi\text{r}^{2})-(4\pi\text{r}\text{R}^{2}-6\pi\text{r}^{3})\frac{(-2\text{r})}{2\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2}}}}{(\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})}$
$=\frac{({\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})}(4\pi\text{R}^{2}-18\pi\text{r}^{2})+\text{r}(4\pi\text{r}\text{R}^{2}-6\pi\text{r}^{3})}{(\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})^\frac{3}{2}}$
$=\frac{4\pi\text{R}^{4}-22\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{R}^{2}+12\pi\text{r}^{4}+4\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{R}^{2}}{(\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})^\frac{3}{2}}$
Now, it can be observed that at $ \text{r}^{3}=\frac{2\text{R}^{2}}{3},\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dr}^{2}}<0$
$\therefore$ The volume is the maximum when $ \text{r}^{3}=\frac{2\text{R}^{2}}{3}$
When $ \text{r}^{3}=\frac{2\text{R}^{2}}{3}$, the height of the cylinder is $2\sqrt{\text{R}^{2}-\frac{2\text{R}^{2}}{3}}=2\sqrt{\frac{\text{R}^{2}}{3}}=\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$
Hence, the volume of the cylindre is the maximum when the height of the cylinder is $\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$. View full question & answer→Question 225 Marks
A beam is supported at the two ends and is uniformly loaded. The bending moment M at a distance x from one end is given by
$\text{M}=\frac{\text{WL}}{2}\text{x}-\frac{\text{W}}{3}\frac{\text{x}^{3}}{\text{L}^{2}}$
Find the point at which M is maximum in each case.
AnswerGiven, $\text{M}=\frac{\text{Wx}}{3}-\frac{\text{W}\text{x}}{3}-\frac{\text{Wx}^{3}}{3\text{L}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{W}}{3}-3\times\frac{\text{W}\text{x}^{2}}{3\text{L}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{W}}{3}-\frac{\text{Wx}^{2}}{\text{L}^{2}}$
For maximum or minimum values of M, We must have $\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{W}}{3}-\frac{\text{Wx}^{2}}{\text{L}^{2}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{W}}{3}=\frac{\text{Wx}^{2}}{\text{L}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\text{L}}{\sqrt{3}}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{M}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=-\frac{2\text{Wx}}{\text{L}^{2}}<0$
So, M is maximum at $\text{x}=\frac{\text{L}}{\sqrt{3}}$.
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Prove that the least perimeter of an isosceles triangle in which a circle of radius r can be inscribed is $6\sqrt{3}\text{ r}$.
Answer
AD is the altitude of the is triangle ABC.
Let 'r' be the radius of the inscribed circle.
So, OD = OE = OF = r, where O is the center of the inscribed circle.
BD = DC ...(i)
BD = BE and CD = CF ...(ii)
from eq. (i) and (ii),
BD = BE = DC = CF ...(iii)
AE = AF ...(iv)
perimeter of the triangle = AB + BC + AC
= AE + AF + BE + BD + DC + CF
= 2AE + 4BE ...(iv)
In right triangle OEA, $\text{AE}=\frac{\text{OE}}{\tan\text{x}}=\frac{\text{r}}{\tan\text{x}}\ ...(\text{v})$
In right triangle ABD, $\text{BD}=\text{AD}\tan\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow \text{BD}=\text{AD}\tan\text{x}=(\text{AO}+\text{OD}\tan\text{x})$
$=\Big(\frac{\text{r}}{\sin\text{x}}+\text{r}\Big)\tan\text{x}\ ...(\text{vi})$
$=2\text{AE}+4\text{BE}=\frac{2\text{r}}{\tan\text{x}}+4\Big(\frac{\text{r}}{\sin\text{x}}+\text{r}\Big)\tan\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow \text{p}(\text{x})=\text{r}(2\cot\text{x}+4\sec\text{x}+4\tan\text{x}\Big)$
To, find the first to zero,
$\Rightarrow \text{p}(\text{x})=\text{r}(2\cot\text{x}+4\sec\text{x}+4\tan\text{x}\Big)=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{r}\Big(-\frac{2}{\sin^{2}\text{x}}+\frac{4\sin\text{x}}{\cos^{2}}+\frac{4}{\cos^{2}}\Big)=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}\Big(\frac{-2\cos^{2}\text{x}+4\sin^{2}\text{x}+4\sin^{2}\text{x}}{\sin\text{x}^{2}\cos^{2}\text{x}}\Big)=0$
$\Rightarrow -2(1-\sin^{2}\text{x})+4\sin^{3}\text{x}+4\sin^{2}\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow 2\sin^{3}\text{x}+3\sin^{2}\text{x}-1=0$
Hence, $\sin{\text{x}}+1$ is a $2\sin^{3}\text{x}+3\sin^{2}\text{x}-1$
So, $2\sin^{3}\text{x}+3\sin^{2}\text{x}-1 =0$
$\Rightarrow(\sin\text{x}+1)(2\sin^{2}\text{x}+\sin\text{x}-1) =0$
At, $\sin\text{x}=\frac{1}{2}$, the first from -ve to +ve.
Hence,
$=\text{r}\Big(2\sqrt{3}+4\times\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}+4\times\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\Big)$
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Find the largest possible area of a right angled triangle whose hypotenuse is 5cm long.
AnswerLet the base of right angled triangle be x and its height be y, Then,
$\text{x}^{2}+\text{y}^{2}=5^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}^{2}=25-\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}=\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}$
As, thr area of the triangle, $\text{A}=\frac{1}{2}\times\text{x}\times\text{y}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}(\text{x})=\frac{1}{2}\times\text{x}\times\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}(\text{x})=\frac{\text{x}\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\text{x})=\frac{\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}{2}+\frac{\text{x}(-2\text{x})}{4\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\text{x})=\frac{\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}{2}+\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\text{x})=\frac{25-\text{x}^{2}-\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}'(\text{x})=\frac{25-2\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
For maxima or minima, We must have f'(x) = 0
A'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\frac{25-2\text{x}^{2}}{2\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}=0$
$\Rightarrow 25-2\text{x}^{2}=0$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{x}^{2}=25$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}$
So, $\text{y}=\sqrt{25-\frac{25}{2}}$
$=\sqrt{\frac{50-25}{2}}$
$=\sqrt{\frac{25}{2}}$
$={\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}}$
Also, $\text{A}'(\text{x})=\frac{\Bigg[-4\text{x}\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}-\frac{(25-2\text{x}^{2})(-2\text{x})}{2\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}\Bigg]}{25-\text{x}^{2}}$
$=\frac{\Bigg[\frac{-4\text{x}(25-\text{x}^{2})+(25\text{x}-2\text{x}^{3})}{\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}\Bigg]}{25-\text{x}^{2}}$
$=\frac{-100\text{x}+4\text{x}^{3}+25\text{x}-2\text{x}^{3}}{(25-\text{x}^{2})\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$=\frac{-75\text{x}+2\text{x}^{3}}{(25-\text{x}^{3})\sqrt{25-\text{x}^{2}}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}''\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)=\frac{-75\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)+2\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)^{3}}{\Bigg(25-\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)^{2}\Bigg)^\frac{3}{2}}<0$
So, $\text{x}=\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)$ is point of maxima.
$\therefore$ The largest possible area of triangle $=\frac{1}{2}\times\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)\times\Big(\frac{5}{\sqrt{2}}\Big)=\frac{25}{4}$ square units.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,$f(x) = -(x - 1)^3(x + 1), x < 1$
AnswerGiven,$ f(x) = -(x - 1)^3(x + 1)^2$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = -[3(x - 1)^2(x + 1)^2 +2(x + 1)(x - 1)^3]$
For thr local maxima or minima, we must have $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow -3(x - 1)^2(x + 1)^2 - 2(x + 1)(x - 1)^3 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - 1)^2(x + 1)[-3(x + 1) - 2(x - 1) = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - 1)^2(x + 1)[-3x - 3 - 2x + 2] = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - 1)^2(x + 1) [-5x - 1] = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 1, -1$ and $\frac{-1}{5}$
Thus, $x = 1, x = -1 $ and $\text{x} =\frac{-1}{5}$ are the possible points of local maxima or local minima.
Now, f$''(x) = -[3{2(x - 1)(x - 1)^2 + 2(x + 1)(x - 1)^2} + 2{(x - 1)(x - 1)^2} + 2{(x - 1)^3 + 3(x - 1)^2(x + 1)}]$
$= -6(x - 1)(x + 1)^2 + 6(x + 1)(x - 1)^2- 2(x - 1)^3 - 6(x - 1)^2(x + 1)$
At $x = 1$
$= -6(1 - 1)(1 + 1)^2 + 6(1 + 1)(1 - 1)^2- 2(1 - 1)^3 - 6(1 - 1)^2(1 + 1) = 0$
So, it is a point of inflexion.
At $x = -1$
$= -6(-1 - 1)(-1 + 1)^2 + 6(-1 + 1)(-1 - 1)^2- 2(-1 - 1)^3 - 6(-1 - 1)^2(-1 + 1) = 0$
So, x = -1 is the point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$f(-1) = -1(1-1)3(-1 + 1)2 = 0$
At $\text{x}=-\frac{1}{5}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}''-\Big(-\frac{1}{5}-1\Big)^{3}\Big(-\frac{1}{5}+1\Big)^{2}+6\Big(-\frac{1}{5}+1\Big)\Big(-\frac{1}{5}-1\Big)^{2}$
$+2\Big(-\frac{1}{5}-1\Big)^{3}-6\Big(-\frac{1}{5}-1\Big)^{2}\Big(-\frac{1}{5}+1\Big)$
$=\frac{576}{125}+\frac{384}{125}-\frac{432}{125}-\frac{864}{125}=\frac{-336}{125}<0$
So, $\text{x}=-\frac{1}{5}$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$\text{f}\Big(-\frac{1}{5}\Big)=\Big(-\frac{1}{5}-1\Big)^{3}\Big(-\frac{1}{5}+1\Big)^{2}=-\Big(\frac{-216}{125}\Big)\Big(\frac{16}{25}\Big)=\frac{3465}{3125}$
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Show that the height of the cone of maximum volume that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius 12cm is 16cm.
AnswerLet l, b and V be the length breadth and volume of the rectangle, respectively. Then, 2(l + b) = 36
⇒ l = 18 - b ....(i)
Volume of the cylinder when revolved about the breadth, $\text{V}=\pi{l}^{2}\text{b}$
$\Rightarrow \text{V}=\pi(18-\text{b})^{2}\text{b}$ [From eq.(i)]
$\Rightarrow \text{V}=\pi(324\text{b}+\text{b}^{3}-36\text{b}^{2})$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dV}}{\text{db}}=\pi(324+3\text{b}^{3}-72\text{b})$
For the maximum or minimum values of V, we must have $\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{db}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\pi(324+3\text{b}^{2}-72\text{b)}=0$
$\Rightarrow324+3\text{b}^{2}-72\text{b}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{b}^{2}-24\text{b}+108=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{b}^{2}-6\text{b}+18\text{b}+108=0$
$\Rightarrow (\text{b}-6)(\text{b}-18)=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{b}=6,18$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\text{b}-72)$
At, b = 6
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\times6-72)$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=-36\pi<0$
At, b = 18
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\times18-72)$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=-36\pi>0$
Substituting the value of b in eq.(i), we get
l = 18 - 6 = 12
So, the volume is maximum when l = 12cm and b = 6cm.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,$f'(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)^2$
AnswerGiven, $f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)^2$
$\Rightarrow (x - 1)(x^2 + 4x +4)$
$\Rightarrow x^3 + 4x^2 + 4x - x^2- 4x - 4$
$\Rightarrow x^3 + 3x^2 - 4$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 3x^2+ 6x$
For the local maxima or minimum we must have $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x^2 + 6x = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3x(x + 2) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 0$ and $-2$
Thus, $x = 0$ and $x = -2$ are the possible of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $f"(x) = 6x + 6$
At $x = 0, f"(x) = 6(0)+6 = 6 > 0$
So, x = 0 is the point local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by $f(0) = (0 - 1)(0 + 2)^2 = -4$
At$ x = 2$
$f"(-2) = 6(-2) + 6 = -6 > 0$
So, $x = -2$ is the point of local maximum value is given by
$f(-2) = (-2 - 1)(-2 + 2)^2 = 0$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{\text{x}}{2}+\frac{2}{\text{x}}, \text{x}>0$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{\text{x}}{2}+\frac{2}{\text{x}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have
$f"(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{2}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}=0$
$\Rightarrow x^2 = 4 $
$\Rightarrow x = 2$ and $-2$
Thus, $x = 2$ and $x = -2$ and $x = -2$ are the possible points of local maxima or a local minima.
Since $x > 0\ x = 2$
Now,$\text{ f}'' (\text{x)} = \frac{4}{\text{x}^{2}}$
At $ x = 2 \text{f}''(2) =\frac{4}{\text{x}^{2}}=\frac{1}{2}>0$
So, $x = 2$ is the point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$\text{f}(2)=\frac{\text{x}}{2}+\frac{2}{\text{x}}$
$=1 + 1 = 2$
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Find the dimensions of the rectangle of perimeter $36$cm which will sweep out a volume as large as possible when revolved about one of its sides.
AnswerLet $l, b$ and $V$ be the lenght, breadth and volume of the rectangle, respctively.
Then, $2(l + b) = 36 $
$\Rightarrow l = 18 - b ...(i)$
Volume of the cyliner when revolved about the breadth,
$\text{V}=\pi{\text{l}}^{2}\text{b}$
$\Rightarrow \text{V}=\pi(18-\text{b})^{2}\text{b}$
$\Rightarrow \text{V}=\pi(324\text{b}+\text{b}^{3}-36\text{b}^{2})$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dv}}{\text{db}}=\pi(324+3\text{b}^{2}-72\text{b})$
For the maximum or minimum values od V,
we must have $\frac{\text{dv}}{\text{db}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \pi(324+3\text{b}^{2}-72\text{b})=0$
$\Rightarrow 324 + 3b^2 - 72b = 0 $
$\Rightarrow b^2 - 24b + 108 = 0$
$ \Rightarrow b^2- 6b - 18b + 108 = 0 $
$\Rightarrow (b - 6)(b - 18) = 0$
$ \Rightarrow b = 6, 18$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\text{b}-72)$
At $b = 6 \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\times6-72)$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=-36\pi<0$
At $b = 18 \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\pi(6\times18-72)$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{bd}^{2}}=36\pi<0$
Substituting the value of b in eq.$(i),$
we get $l = 18 - 6 = 12$
So, the volue is maximum when $l = 12cm$ and $b = 6cm.$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}'(\text{x})=\text{x}^{4}-62\text{x}^{2}+120\text{x}+9$
AnswerGiven, $f(x) = x^4- 62x^2+ 120x + 9$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 4x3 - 124x + 120$
For the local maxima and minima, we must have $f'(x)=0$
$\Rightarrow 4x^3 - 124x + 120 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x^3- 31x + 30 = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x -1)(x + 6)(x - 5) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 1, 5 and -6$
Thus, $x=1, x=5$, and $x=6$ are the possible points of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $f^{\prime \prime}(x)=0$
At, $x=1$
So, $x=1$ is the point of local maximum.
The local maximum value is given by
$f(1)=14-62(1)^2+120 \times 1+9=68$
At $x=5$
$f^{\prime \prime}(5)=12(5)^2-124=176>0$
So, $x=5$ is the point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$f^{\prime \prime}(5)=54-62(5)^2+120 \times 9=-316$
$\text { At } x=-6$
$f^{\prime \prime}(x)=12(-6)^2-124=308>0$
So, $x=-6$ is the point of local maximum.
The local minimum value is given by
$f(-6)=(-6)^4-62(-6)^2+120 \times(-6)+9=-1647$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$f(x) = xe^x$
AnswerWe have, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\text{e}^{\text{x}}$
$\therefore \text{f }(\text{x})=\text{e}^{\text{x}}+\text{xe}^{\text{x}} =\text{e}^{\text{x}}(\text{x}+1)$
$ \text{f}''(\text{x})=\text{e}^{\text{x}}(\text{x}+1)+\text{e}^\text{x}$
$=\text{e}^\text{x}(\text{x}+2)$
For maxima and minima,
$f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow\text{e}^{\text{x}}(\text{x}+1)=0$
$⇒ x = -1$
Now, $\text{f}''(-1) =\text{e}-1 =\frac{1}{\text{e}}>0$
$\therefore \text{x} =-1$ is point of local minima.
Hence, local minimum value $= \text{f}(-1) = \frac{-1}{\text{e}}$
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A given quantity of metal is to be cast into a half cylinder with a rectangular base and semicircular ends. Show that in order that the total surface area may be minimum the ratio of the length of the cylinder to the diameter of its semi-circular ends is $\pi:(\pi+2)$.
AnswerLet h be the height of the cylinder and r be the radius of the semicircular of the ends.
Let V be the volume of the half, therefore
$\text{V}=\frac{1}{2}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}\ ...(\text{i})$
here we have V is constant.
S = area of the rectangular base + area of the two semi circular ends + area of the curved
$\text{S}=\text{h}^{*}2\text{r}+2^{*}\frac{1}{2}\pi\text{r}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}^{*}2\pi\text{rh} $
$\text{S}=2\pi\text{h}=+\pi\text{r}^{2}+\pi\text{rh}\ ...(\text{ii})$
Since V is constant, the values of h terms of V from
$\text{h}=\frac{2\text{r}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}$
$\text{S}=2\text{r}^{*}\frac{2\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}+\pi\text{r}^{2}+\pi\text{r}\frac{2\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}^{2}}$
$\text{S}=\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi\text{r}}+\pi\text{r}^{2}+\frac{2\text{V}}{\text{r}}\ ..(\text{iii})$
Differntiating eq.(iii)
$\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dr}}=\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}\Big(-\frac{1}{\text{r}^{2}}\Big)+2\pi\text{r}+{2\text{V}}\Big(\frac{-1}{\text{r}^{2}}\Big)$
$\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dr}}=2\pi\text{r}-\frac{1}{\text{r}^{2}}\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big) \ ...(\text{iv})$
Now, differentiating (iv)
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}{\text{S}}}{\text{dr}^{2}}=2\pi\text{r}-\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big)\Big(-\frac{2}{\text{r}^{3}}\Big)$
$\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dr}}=2\pi+\frac{2}{\text{r}^{3}}\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big)\ ...(\text{v})$
for S to be minimum $\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dr}}=0$
$2\pi\text{r}-\frac{1}{\text{r}^{2}}\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big)=0$
$2\pi\text{r}=\frac{1}{\text{r}^{2}}\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big)$
Then,
$\text{r}^{3}=\frac{1}{2\pi}\Big(\frac{4\text{V}}{\pi}+2\text{V}\Big)=\frac{2\text{V}}{\pi^{2}}+\frac{\text{V}}{\pi}$
Is positive, this for this value S is minimum therefore,
$\text{r}^{3}=\frac{\text{V}}{\pi^{2}}(2+\pi)$
$\text{r}^{3}=\frac{1}{\pi^{2}}^{*}\frac{1}{2}\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}(2+\pi)$
$\text{r}=\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}(2+\pi)$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{h}}{2\text{r}}=\frac{\pi}{\pi+2}$
Which is the required ratio of the length half dimametre of its semi circular ends.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,$f'(x) = x^4- 62x^2 + 9x + 15$
AnswerWe have,$ f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 9x + 15 f'(x) = 3x^2 - 12x + 9 = 3(x^2 - 4x + 3) f"(x) = 6x - 12$
For maxima and minima, $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3(x^2 - 4x + 3) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3(x - 3)(x - 1) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 3, 1$
Now, $f"(3) = 6 > 0 x = 3$ is point of local minima $f"(1) = -6 > 0 x = 3 $is point of local minima
$\therefore$ local maximum value =$ f(1) = 19local$
minimum value$ = f(3) = 15.$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=(\text{x}+1)(\text{x}+2)^\frac{1}{3}$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=(\text{x}+1)(\text{x}+2)^\frac{1}{3}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=(\text{x}+2)^\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}(\text{x}+1)(\text{x}+2)^\frac{-2}{3}$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have f"(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow(\text{x}+2)^\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{3}(\text{x}+1)(\text{x}+2)^\frac{-2}{3}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{3}(\text{x}+1)=-(\text{x}+2)^\frac{1}{3}\times(\text{x}+2)^\frac{2}{3}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{3}(\text{x}+1)=-(\text{x}+2)$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}+1=-3\text{x}-6$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{-7}{4}$
Thus, $\text{x}=\frac{-7}{2}$ and the possible points of local maxima or a local minima.
Now, $\text{f}"\Big(\frac{-7}{4}\Big)=\frac{2}{3}(\text{x}+2)^\frac{-2}{3}-\frac{2}{9}(\text{x}+1)(\text{x}+2)^\frac{-5}{3}$
At $\text{x}=\frac{-7}{4}$
$\text{f}''\Big(\frac{-7}{4}\Big)=\frac{2}{3}\Big(\frac{-7}{4}+2\Big)^\frac{-2}{3}-\frac{2}{9}\Big(\frac{-7}{2}+1\Big)\Big(\frac{-7}{2}+2\Big)^\frac{-5}{3}$
$=\frac{2}{3}\Big(\frac{1}{4}\Big)^\frac{-2}{3}+\frac{1}{18}\Big(\frac{1}{4}\Big)^\frac{-5}{2}>0$
So, $\text{x}=\frac{-7}{2}$ is point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$\text{f}''\Big(\frac{-7}{4}\Big)=\Big(\frac{-7}{4}+1\Big)\Big(\frac{-7}{4}+2\Big)^\frac{1}{3}=\frac{-3}{4}\Big(\frac{1}{4}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}=\frac{-3}{4^{\frac{4}{3}}}$
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Show that the maximum volume of the cylinder which can be inscribed in a sphere of radius $5\sqrt{3}\text{cm}$ is $500\pi\text{cm}^{3}$ .
AnswerLet the height, radius of base and volume of a cylinder be h, r and V, respectively. Then,
$\frac{\text{h}^{2}}{4}+\text{r}^{2}=\text{R}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}^{2}=4(\text{R}^{2}-\text{r}^{2})$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}^{2}=\text{R}^{2}-\frac{\text{h}^{2}}{4}\ ...(\text{i})$
Now, $\text{V}=\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{V}=\pi(\text{hR}^{2}-\frac{\text{h}^{2}}{4})$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dh}}=\pi(\text{R}^{2}-\frac{3\text{h}^{2}}{4})$
For maximum or minimum values of V, we must have $\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dh}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \pi(\text{R}^{2}-\frac{3\text{h}^{2}}{4})=0$
$\Rightarrow (\text{R}^{2}-\frac{3\text{h}^{2}}{4})=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{R}^{2}-\frac{3\text{h}^{2}}{4}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dh}^{2}}=\frac{-3\pi\text{h}}{2}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dh}^{2}}=\frac{-3\pi}{2}\times\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{V}}{\text{dh}^{2}}=\frac{-3\pi\text{R}}{2}<0$
So, the volume is maximum when $ \text{h}=\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}$
Maximum volume $=\pi\text{h}(\text{R}^{2}-\frac{\text{h}^{2}}{4})$
$=\pi\times\frac{2\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}(\text{R}^{2}-\frac{4\text{R}^{2}}{12})$
$=\frac{2\pi\text{R}}{\sqrt{3}}\times\frac{8\text{R}^{2}}{12}$
$=\frac{4\pi\text{R}^{3}}{3\sqrt{3}}$
$=\frac{4\pi(5\sqrt{3})^{3}}{3\sqrt{3}}$
$=500\pi \text{cm}^{3}$
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Given the sum of the perimeters of a square and a circle, show that the sum of there areas is least when one side of the square is equal to diameter of the circle.
AnswerLet the length of a side of the square and radius of the circle be x and r, respectively.
It is given that the sum of the perimeters of square and circle is constant.
$\Rightarrow 4\text{x}+2\pi\text{x}=\text{k}$ (Where K is some constant)
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})}{4}...(\text{i})$
Now, $\Rightarrow \text{A}=\text{x}^{2}+\pi\text{r}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{A}=\frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})^{2}}{4}+\pi\text{r}^{2}$ [From eq.(i)]
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dr}}=\frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r}^{2})}{16}+\pi\text{r}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dr}}=\frac{2(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})-2\pi}{16}+2\pi\text{r}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dr}}=\frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})-\pi}{4}+2\pi\text{r}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})-\pi}{4}+2\pi\text{r}=0 $
$\Rightarrow \frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})\pi}{4}=2\pi\text{r}$
$\Rightarrow \text{K}-2\pi\text{x}=8\text{r} .....(\text{ii})$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{\pi^{2}}{2}+2\pi>0$
So, the sum of the areas, A is least when $\text{K}-2\pi\text{r}=8\pi$
From eq. (i) and (ii), We get
$\text{x}=\frac{(\text{k}-2\pi\text{r})}{4}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{8\text{r}}{4}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=2\text{r}$
$\therefore$ Side of the squre = Diamete of thr circle.
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima and corresponding local maximum and local minimum values of the following functions. Also, find the points of inflection,
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{2}{\text{x}}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}, \text{x}>0$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{2}{\text{x}}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}=2\text{x}^{-1}-2\text{x}^{-2}$$\Rightarrow \text{f}'(\text{x})=-2\text{x}^{-2}=4\text{x}^{-3}=\frac{4}{\text{x}^{3}}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}$
For the local maxima or minima, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\frac{4}{\text{x}^{3}}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{2}}=0$
⇒ 4 - 2x = 0
⇒ x = 2
Thus, x = 2 and is the possible of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $\text{f}'(\text{x})=\frac{-12}{\text{x}^{4}}+\frac{4}{\text{x}^{3}}$
At x = 2, $\text{f}'(2)=\frac{-12}{16}+\frac{4}{8}=\frac{-12+8}{16}=\frac{-1}{4}<0$
So, x = 2 is the point local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$\text{f}(2)=\frac{2}{2}-\frac{2}{2^{2}}=1-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}$
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A straight line is drawn through a given point $P(1, 4)$. Determine the least value of the sum of the intercepts on the coordinate axes.
AnswerWe know that
$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$
Given, $(x_1, y_1) = (1, 4)$
$⇒ y - 4 = m(x - 1)$
On y-intercept,$ x = 0$
$\Rightarrow y - 4 = m(-1)$
$\Rightarrow y - 4 = -m$
$\Rightarrow y = 4 - m$
On x-intercept, $y = 0$
$\Rightarrow 0 - 4 = m(x - 1)$
$\Rightarrow -4 = mx - m$
$\Rightarrow \text{x }=\frac{\text{ m} - 4}{\text{m}}$
Then,
$S = x + y$
$\text{S}=\Big(\frac{\text{m}-4}{\text{m}}\Big)\ +\ (4-\text{m})\ \ ....(1)$
On diff. (1) w.r.t m, we get
$\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dm}}=\Big(0+\frac{4}{\text{m}^2}-1\Big)=0$
$\Rightarrow\ \frac{4}{\text{m}^2}=1$
$\text{m} = \pm2$
On diff. again (1) w.r.t. m, we get
$\frac{\text{d}^2\text{S}}{\text{dm}^2}=-\frac{8}{\text{m}^3}$
At Maxima, m = 2
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^2\text{S}}{\text{dm}^2}=\frac{-8}{8}=-1<0$
At Minima, m = -2
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^2\text{S}}{\text{dm}^2}=\frac{-8}{-8}=1>0$
Now,
$\Rightarrow \text{x }=\frac{\text{ m} - 4}{\text{m}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{-2-4}{-2}=3$
And
$\text{y}=4-\text{m}\Rightarrow4+2=6$
The points x and y are 3 and 6
We konw that,
$S = x + y$
$S = 3 + 6$
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An open tank is to be constructed with a square base and vertical sides so as to contain a given quantity of water. Show that the expenses of lining with lead with be least, if depth is made half of width.
AnswerLet x be side of the sqqre base and h be the depth of the given tank of volume V.
$\therefore V = x^2h$ $\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}} \ ...(\text{i})$
Surface area of the cost per sqqre unit of material and C be the total cost.
$\text{C}=(\text{x}^{2}+4\text{xh})\text{p}=\Big(\text{x}^{2}+\frac{4\text{V}}{\text{x}}\Big)\text{p}$. Where p is constant'
$\frac{\text{dC}}{\text{dx}}=\text{p}\Big(2\text{x}-\frac{4\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}}\Big)$
Now, $\frac{\text{dC}}{\text{dx}}=0$ gives us,
$=\text{p}\Big(2\text{x}-\frac{4\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}}\Big)=0$ or $2\text{x}-\frac{4\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}}=0$
$\therefore x^{_3} - 2V = 0 \Rightarrow x^3 = 2V$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{C}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\text{p}\Big(2+\frac{8\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}}\Big)=\text{p}\Big(2+\frac{8}{\text{x}^{3}}.\frac{\text{x}^{3}}{2}\Big)$
=p(2 + 4) = 6p > 0
Now, $\text{h}=\frac{\text{V}}{\text{x}^{2}}=\frac{\frac{\text{x}^{3}}{2}}{\text{x}^{2}}=\frac{\text{x}}{2}$
$\therefore$ depth of tank = half of its width.
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:$f(x) = 16x^2 - 16x + 28$ on $R$.
Answer$\text{f}(\text{x})=16\text{x}^{2}-16\text{x}+28$
$=16\text{x}^{2}-16\text{x}+4+24$
$=(4\text{x}+2)^{2}+24$
Now, $(4\text{x}-2)^{2}\geq0$ for all $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
$\Rightarrow(4\text{x}-2)^{2}+24\geq24$ for all $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}(\text{x})\geq\text{f}\Big(\frac{1}{2}\Big)$
Thus, the minimumvalue of f(x) is 24 at $\text{x}=\frac{1}{2}$
since, f(x) can be made as large as possible by giving difference value to x.
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:f(x) = |sin4x + 3| on R.
Answer $\text{f}(\text{x})=|\sin4\text{x}+3|$
We know that $-1\leq\sin4\text{x}+\leq1$
$\Rightarrow2\leq\sin4\text{x}+3\leq4$
$\Rightarrow2\leq|\sin4\text{x}+3|\leq4$
Hence, the maximum and minimum values of f are 4 and 2 respectively. View full question & answer→Question 425 Marks
A square piece of tin of side $18\ cm$ is to be made into a box without top by cutting a square from each corner and folding up the flaps to form a box. What should be the side of the square to be cut off so that the volume of the box is maximum? Find this maximum volume.
AnswerLet the side of the square to be cut off be xcm.
Then, the length and the breadth of the box will be (18 - 2x)cm each and height of the box will be xcm.
Volume of the box, $V(x) = x(18 − 2x)^2$
$V'(x) = (18 - 2x)^2 - 4x(18 - 2x)$
$=(18 - 2x)(18 - 2x - 4x)$
$=(18 - 2x)(18 - 6x)$
$=12(9 - x)(3 - x)$
$V''(x) = 12( - (9 - x) - (3 - x))$
$= -12(9 - x + 3 - x)$
$= -24(6 - x)$
For maximum and minimum value of V, We must have V'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow x = 9$ or $x = 3$
If x = 9, then length and breadh will become 0.
$\therefore x = 9$
Now,$ v''(3) = -24(6 - 3) = -72 < 0$
$\therefore$ x = 3 is the point of maxima.
$V(x) = 3(18 - 6)2 = 3 \times 144 = 432cm^3$
Hence, if we remove a square of side $3\ cm$ from each corner of the square tin and make a box from the remaining sheet, then the volume of the box so obtained would be the largest, i.e.$ 432cm^3.$
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:$f(x) = (x - 1)^2+ 2$ on R.
AnswerThe given function is $\text{f}(\text{x})=(\text{x}-1)^{2}+2$
It can be observed that $(\text{x}-1)^{2}\geq0$ for every $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
Therefore, $\text{f}(\text{x})=-(\text{x}-1)^{2}+2\leq2$ for every $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
The maximum value of f is attined when $(\text{x}-1)=0$
$(\text{x}-1)=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=1$
$\therefore$ maximum value of $f = f(1)= -(1 - 1)^2+ 2 = 2$
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Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum value of the following functions in the given intervals:
$f(x) = 3x^4 - 8x^3 + 12x^2 - 48x + 25$ in $[0,3]$
AnswerGiven, $f(x) = 3x^4 - 8x^3 + 12x^2 - 48 + 25$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 12x^3- 24x^2 + 24x - 28$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have $f'(x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 12x^3- 24x^2 + 24x - 48 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x^3 - 2x^2+ 2x - 4 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x^2(x - 2) + 2(x - 2) = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x - 2)(x^2 + 2) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x - 2 = 0$ or $(x^2 + 2) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 2$
No, real root exists for $ (x^2 + 2) = 0$
Thus, the critical points of $f$ are $0, 2$ and $3.$
Now, $f(0) = 3(0)^4 - 8(0)^3+ 12(0)^2 - 48(0) + 25 = 25$
$f(2) = 3(2)^4 - 8(2)^3 + 12(2)^2 - 48(2) + 25 = -39$
$f(3) = 3(3)^4 - 8(3)^3+ 12(3)^2 - 48(3) + 25 = 1$
Hence, the absolute maximum value when $x = 0$ is $25$ and the absolute minimum value when $x = 2$ is $−39.$
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Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin\text{x}-\cos(\text{x}), 0\leq\text{x}\leq2\pi$
AnswerGiven, $\sin\text{x}-\cos\text{x}, 0\leq\text{x}\leq2\pi $
$\therefore\text{f}'(\text{x})=\cos\text{x}+\sin\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=0=-1$
$\Rightarrow-\cos\text{x}=-\sin{\text{x}}$
$\Rightarrow\tan\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4},\frac{7\pi}{4}\in(0,2\pi)$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=-\sin\text{x}+\cos\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=-\sin\text{x}+\cos\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'\Big(\frac{3\pi}{4}\Big)=-\sin\frac{3\pi}{4}+\cos\frac{3\pi}{4}\\=-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=-\sqrt{2}\leq0$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'\Big(\frac{7\pi}{4}\Big)=-\sin\frac{7\pi}{4}+\cos\frac{7\pi}{4}\\=-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=\sqrt{2}\geq0$
Therefore, by second derivative test, $\text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4}$ is a point of local maxima and local maximum value of f at $\text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4}$ is $\text{f}'\Big(\frac{3\pi}{4}\Big)=-\sin\frac{3\pi}{4}+\cos\frac{3\pi}{4}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=\sqrt{2}.$ However, $\text{x}=\frac{7\pi}{4}$ is point of local minima and the local minimum value of f at $\text{x}=\frac{7\pi}{4}$ is $\text{f}'(\frac{7\pi}{4})=\sin\frac{7\pi}{4}-\cos\frac{7\pi}{4}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=\sqrt{2}.$
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Find the coordinates of a point on the parabola $y = x^2+ 7x + 2$ which is closest to the strainght line $y = 3x -3$.
AnswerLet coordinates of a point on the parabola be (x, y). Then,
$y = x^2 + 7x + 2$ ...(i)
Let the distance of a point $(x, (x^2 + 7x + 2))$ from the line $y = 3x - 3$ be S. Then
$\text{S}=\frac{-3\text{x}+(\text{x}^{2}+7\text{x}+2)+3}{\sqrt{10}}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dt}}=\frac{-3+2\text{x}+7}{\sqrt{10}}$
For maximum or minimum values of S, we must have $\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dt}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{-3+2\text{x}+7}{\sqrt{10}} = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{x}=-4$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=-2$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{S}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=\frac{2}{\sqrt{10}}>0$
So, the neaerst point is $(x, (x^2 + 7x + 2))$.
$\Rightarrow (-2,4-14+2)$
$\Rightarrow (-2,-8)$
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The spaces described in time t by a particle moving in a straight line is given by $s = t^5 = 4t^3+ 30t^2 + 80t - 250$. Find the minimum value of acceleration.
AnswerGiven,
$\Rightarrow \text{s}=\text{t}^{5}-40\text{t}^{3}+30\text{x}^{2}+80\text{t}-250$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dt}}=5\text{t}^{4}-120\text{t}^{4}+60\text{t}+80$
Acceleration, $\text{a}=\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=20\text{t}^{2}+240\text{t}+60$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{da}}{\text{dt}}=60\text{t}^{2}+240\text{t}$
For maximum or minimum values of a, we must have $\frac{\text{da}}{\text{dt}}=0$
$\Rightarrow60\text{t}^{2}+240=0$
$\Rightarrow60\text{t}^{2}=240$
$\Rightarrow\text{t}=2$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{a}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=120\text{t}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{a}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=120\text{t}>0$
So, acceleration is minimum at t = 2
$\Rightarrow \text{a}_\text{min}=20(2)^{3}-240(2)+60$
$=160-480+60=-260$
$\therefore$ At t = 2
a = -260
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Find the maximum and minimum values of $\text{y}=\tan \text{x}-2\text{x}$
AnswerWe have, $\text{y}=\tan \text{x}-2\text{x}$
$\therefore\ \text{y}=\sec^{2}\text{x}-2$
$ \text{y}=2\sec^{2}\text{x}\tan \text{x}$
For maximum and minimum value, y' = 0
$\Rightarrow\sec^{2}\text{x}=2$
$\Rightarrow\sec\text{x}=\pm\sqrt{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{4},\frac{3\pi}{4}$
$\therefore \ \text{y}''\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big)=-4<0$
$\therefore \text{x}=\frac{\pi}{4}$ is point of minima.
$ \text{y}''\Big(\frac{3\pi}{4}\Big)=-4<0$
$\text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4}$ is point of maxima.
Hence, max value
$=\text{f}\Big(\frac{3\pi}{4}\Big)=-1-\frac{3\pi}{2}$
min value
$=\text{f}\Big(\frac{\pi}{4}\Big)=-1-\frac{\pi}{2}$.
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Find the point on the curve $x^2= 8y$ which is nearest to the point $(2,4)$.
AnswerLet (x, y) be the point on $x^2= 8y$ which is nearest to the point (2,4).
$\therefore$ (x, y) lies on the curve $=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}$ point is $\Big(\text{x},\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}\Big)$
Let be the distance between (2, 4) and $\Big(\text{x},\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}\Big)$
$\therefore\text{d}=\sqrt{(\text{x}-2)^{2}+\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}-4\Big)^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{d}^{2}={(\text{x}-2)^{2}+\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}-4\Big)^{2}}$
$\therefore \text{D}={(\text{x}-2)^{2}+\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}-4\Big)^{2}}$
Now d is maximum or minimum when D is maximum or minimum.
$\frac{\text{dD}}{\text{dx}}=2(\text{x}-2)+2\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{8}-4\Big).\frac{2\text{x}}{8}=2\text{x}-4+\frac{\text{x}^{3}}{16}-2\text{x}$
$=-4+\frac{\text{x}^{3}}{16}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{D}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{3\text{x}^{2}}{16}$
At x = 4
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{D}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{3\times{16}}{16}=3>0$
$\therefore $ point is (4, 2)
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Determine the points on the curve $x^2 = 4y$ which are nearest to the point $(0, 5)$.
AnswerLet the point (x, y) on the curve $x^2 = 4y$ be nearest to $(0, 5)$, Then
$x^2 = 4y$
$\Rightarrow\text{y}^{2}=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{\text{a}}\ ...(\text{i})$
Also, $\text{d}^{2}=(\text{x})^2+(\text{y}-5)^{2}$ [using distance formula]
Now, $\text{Z}=\text{d}^{2}=(\text{x})^{2}+(\text{y}-5)^{2}$
$\text{Z}=(\text{x})^{2}+\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{\text{a}}-5\Big)$
$\text{Z}=\text{x}^{2}+\frac{\text{x}^{4}}{16}+25-\frac{5\text{x}^{2}}{2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dZ}}{\text{dy}}=2\text{x}+\frac{4\text{x}^{3}}{16}-5\text{x}$
For maximum or minimum value of Z, we must have $\frac{\text{dZ}}{\text{dy}}=0$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{x}+\frac{4\text{x}^{3}}{16}-5\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{4\text{x}^{3}}{16}=3\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\pm2\sqrt{3}$
Substiting the value of x in eq.(i), we get y = 3
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{Z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=2+\frac{12\text{x}^{2}}{16}-5$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{Z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=9-6$
= 6 > 0
So, the required nearest point is $(\pm2\sqrt{3}, 3)$
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Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum value of the following functions in the given intervals:
$f(x) = (x - 1)^2 + 3$ in $[-3, 1]$
AnswerThe given function is $f(x) = (x - 1)^2+ 3.$
$\therefore$ $f'(x) = 2(x - 1)$
Now, $f'(x) = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 2(x - 1) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 1$
Then, we evalute the value of f at critical point x = 1 and at the end point of the interval [-3, 1].
$f(1) = (1 - 1)^2 + 3 = 0 + 3 = 3$
$f(-3) = (-3 - 1)^2 + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19$
Hence, we can conclude that the absolute maximum value of f on [-3, 1] is occurring at x = -3 and the minimum value of f on [-3, 1] is 3 occurring at x = 1.
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:f(x) = sin2x + 5 on R.
Answer $\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin2\text{x}+5$
We know that $-1\leq\sin2\text{x}\leq1$
$\Rightarrow-1+5\leq\sin2\text{x}+5\leq1+5$
$\Rightarrow4\leq\sin2\text{x}+5\leq6$
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Find the maximum value of $2x^3 - 24x + 107 $in the interval $[1, 3]$. Find the maximum value of the same function in $[-3, -1].$
AnswerLet $f(x) = 2x^3 - 24x + 107.$
$\therefore f'(x) = 6x^2 - 24 = 6(x^2 - 4)$
Now, $f'(x) = 0$
$ \Rightarrow 6(x^2 - 4) = 0 $
$\Rightarrow x^2 = 4$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\pm2$
We first consider the interval [1, 3]
Then, We evalute the value of f the critical point $\text{x}=2\in[1,3]$ and at the end point of the interval $[1, 3].$
$f(2) = 2(8) - 24(2) + 107 = 16 - 48 + 107 = 75$
$f(1) = 2(1) - 24(1) + 107 = 2 - 24 + 107 = 85$
$f(3) = 2(27) - 24(3) + 107 = 54 - 72 + 107 = 89$
Hence, the absolute maximum value of f(x) in the interval $[1, 3]$ is $89$ occurring at $x = 3.$
Next, We consider the interval $[-3, -1].$
Evaluate the value of f at the critical point $\text{x}=2\in[1,3]$ and at the end point of the interval $[1, 3].$
$f(-3) = 2(-27) - 24(-3) + 107 = -54 + 72 + 107 = 129$
$f(-1) = 2(-1) - 24(-1) + 107 = -2 + 24 + 107 = 129$
$f(-2) = 2(-8) - 24(-2) + 107 = -16 + 48 + 107 = 139$
Hence, the absolute maximum value of f(x) in the interval $[-3, -1]$ is $139$ occurring at $x = -2$
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A particle is moving in a straigth line such that its distance at any time t is given by $\text{S}=\frac{\text{t}^{4}}{4}-2\text{t}^{3}+4\text{t}^{2}-7$. Find when its velocity is maximum and acceleration minimum.
AnswerGiven, $\Rightarrow \text{s}=\frac{\text{t}^{4}}{4}-2\text{t}^{3}+4\text{t}^{2}-7$ $\Rightarrow\text{V}=\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dt}}=\text{t}^{3}-6\text{t}^{2}+8\text{t}$ $\Rightarrow\text{V}=\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dt}}=3\text{t}^{2}-12\text{t}^{2}+8$ For maximum or minimum values of V, we must have $\frac{\text{dv}}{\text{dt}}=0$ $\Rightarrow3\text{t}^{2}-12\text{t}+8$ On solving the equation, we get $\text{t}=2\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}$ Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{v}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=6\text{t}-12$ At $\text{t}=2\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}$, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{v}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=6\Big(2-\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}\Big)-12$ $\Rightarrow \frac{-12}{\sqrt{3}}<0$ So, velocity is maximum at $\text{t}=2\pm\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}$ Again, $\frac{\text{dv}}{\text{dt}}=6\text{t}-12$ For maximum or minimum values of a, we must have $\frac{\text{da}}{\text{dt}}=0$$\Rightarrow6\text{t}-12=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{t}=2$ Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{a}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=6>0$ So, acceleration is minimum at t = 2.
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Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of a function f given by
$\text{f}(\text{x})=12\text{x}^\frac{4}{3}-6\text{x}^\frac{1}{3},\text{x}\in[-1,1]$
Answer$\text{f}(\text{x})=12\text{x}^\frac{4}{3}-6\text{x}^\frac{1}{3}$
$\therefore\ \text{f}'(\text{x})=16\text{x}^\frac{1}{3}-\frac{2}{\text{x}^{\frac{2}{3}}}=\frac{2(8\text{x}-1)}{\text{x}^{\frac{2}{3}}}$
Thus, f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\ \text{x}=\frac{1}{8}$
Further note that f'(x) is not defined at x = 0.
So, the critical points are x = 0 and $\text{x}=\frac{1}{8}.$
Evaluating the value of f at critical points x = 0, $\frac{1}{8}$ and at end points of the interval x = -1 and x = 1.
$\text{f}(-1)=12(-1)^{\frac{4}{3}}-6(-1)^{-\frac{1}{3}}=18$
$\text{f}(0)=12(0)-6(0)=0$
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{1}{8}\Big)=12(\frac{1}{8})^{\frac{4}{3}}-6(\frac{1}{8})^{\frac{1}{3}}=\frac{-9}{4}$
$\text{f}(1)=12(1)^{\frac{4}{3}}-6(1)^{\frac{1}{3}}=16$
Hence, we can clude thet absolute maximum value of f is 18 at x = -1 and absolute minimum value f is $\frac{-9}{4}\text{ at x}=\frac{1}{8}.$
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The function $y = a$ log $x + bx^2 + x$ has extreme values at $x = 1$ and $x = 2$. Find a and b.
AnswerWe have, $\text{y}=\text{a}\log\text{x}+\text{b}\text{x}^{2}=\text{x}$
$\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}=\frac{\text{a}}{\text{x}}+2\text{b}\text{x}+1$
and $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{y}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{-\text{a}}{\text{x}^{2}}+2\text{b}$
For maxima and minimum value,
$\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{a}}{\text{x}}+2\text{bx}+1=0$
Given that extreme value exist at x = 1, 2
$\Rightarrow\text{a}+2\text{b}=-1\ ...(\text{i})$
$\frac{\text{a}}{2}+4\text{b}=-1$
$\Rightarrow\text{a}+8\text{b}=-2\ ...(\text{ii})$
Solving (i) and (ii), We get
$\text{a}=\frac{-2}{3}, \ \text{b}=\frac{-1}{6}$
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Find the points of local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin2\text{x},0\leq\text{x}\leq\pi$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin2\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow \text{f}'(\text{x})=2\cos2\text{x}$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow 2\cos2\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\cos2\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{4}\ \text{or}\ \frac{3\pi}{4}$
Since f'(x) change from negative to positive when x increases through $\frac{\pi}{4}, \text{x}=\frac{\pi}{4}$is the point of iocal minima.
The local minimum value os f(x) = 3 at$\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{4}$ is given by $\sin\frac{\pi}{2}=1$
Since f'(x) changes from positive to negative when x increases though $\frac{3\pi}{4}, \text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4}$ is point of local maxima.
The local maximum value of f'(x) at $\text{x}=\frac{3\pi}{4}$ is given by $\sin\Big(\frac{3\pi}{2}\Big)=-1$
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The total area of a page is $150cm^2$. The combined width of the margin at the top and bottom is $3cm$ and the side $2cm$. What must be the dimensions of the page in order that the area of the printed matter may be maximum?
AnswerLet x and y be the length and breadth of the rectangular page, respectively. Then, Area of the page =150
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{150}{\text{x}} ...(\text{i})$
Area of the printed matter = (x - 3)(y - 2)
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=\text{xy}-2\text{x}-3\text{y}+6$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=150-2\text{x}-\frac{450}{\text{x}}+6$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=-2+\frac{450}{\text{x}^{2}}$
For maximum or minimum values of A, we must have $\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow -2+\frac{450}{\text{x}^{2}}=0$
$\Rightarrow -2{\text{x}^{2}}=450$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=15$
Substituting the value of in (i), we get
y = 10
Now, $\Rightarrow \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{-900}{\text{x}^{3}}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{-900}{(15)^{3}}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=\frac{-900}{3375}<0$
So, area of the printed matter is maximum when x = 15 and y = 10.
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If $f(x) = x^3 + ax^2 + bx + c$ has a maximum at $x = -1$ and minimum at $x = 3$. Determine $a, b$ and $c.$
AnswerWe have, $f(x) = x^3 + ax^2+ bx + c$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = 3x^2+ 2ax + b$
As, f(x) is maximum at $x = -1$ and minimum at $x = 3.$
So, $f(-1) = 0$ and $f(3) = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3(-1)^2 + 2a(-1) + b = 0$ and $3(3)^2 + 2a(3) + b = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3 - 2a + b = 0 ...(i)$
and $27 + 6a + b = 0 ...(ii)$
(ii) - (i), We get
$27 - 3 + 6a + 2a = 0$
$\Rightarrow 8a = -24$
$\Rightarrow a = -3$
Substituting a = -3 in (i), we get
$3 - 2(-3) + b = 0$
$\Rightarrow 3 + 6 + b = 0$
$\Rightarrow b = -9$
And, $\text{C}\in$ R
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Divide 64 into two parts such that the sum of the cubes of two parts is minimum.
AnswerLet, x and y be the two parts of 64.
$\therefore$ $x + y = 64 ....(i)$
$Let, s = x^3 + y^3 .......(ii)$
From (i) and (ii), We get
$\text{s}=\text{x}^{3}+(64-\text{x}^{3})$
$\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dt}}=3\text{x}^{2}+3(64-\text{x}^{2})\times(-1)$
$=3\text{x}^{2}+3(4096-128\text{x}+\text{x}^{2})$
$=3(4096-128\text{x})$
For maxima or minima, $\frac{\text{ds}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow -3(4096-128\text{x})=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=32$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=384>0$
x = 2 is the point of local minima.
Thus, the two parts of 64 are (32, 32).
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A closed cylinder has volume $2156cm^3$. What will be the radius of its base so that its total surface area is minimum.
Answer$\text{Volume}=\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow 2156=\pi\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow 2156=\frac{22}{7}\text{r}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{2156\times7}{22\text{r}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{686}{\text{r}^{2}} \ ...(\text{i})$
Surface area $=2\pi\text{r}\text{h}+2\pi\text{r}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{S}=\frac{4312}{\text{r}}+\frac{44\text{r}^{2}}{7}$ [From eq.(i)]
For maximum or minimum values of S, we must have $\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dr}}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{4312}{\text{-r}^{2}}+\frac{88\text{r}^{2}}{7}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{4312}{\text{r}^{2}}=\frac{88\text{r}}{7}$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}^{3}=\frac{4312\times7}{88}$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}^{3}=343$
$\Rightarrow \text{r}=7\text{cm}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dr}^{2}}=\frac{8624}{\text{r}^{3}}+\frac{88}{7}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dr}^{2}}=\frac{8624}{343}+\frac{88}{7}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{dr}^{2}}=\frac{176}{7}>0$
So, the surface area is minimum when r = 7cm.
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Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin2\text{x}-{\text{x}},-\frac{\pi}{2}\leq\text{x}\leq\frac{\pi}{2}$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin2\text{x}-\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=2\cos2\text{x}-1$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have f'(x)=0
$\Rightarrow2\cos2\text{x}-1=0$
$\Rightarrow\cos2\text{x}=\frac{1}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{-\pi}{6}\ \text{or}\ \frac{\pi}{2}$
Since f'(x) changes from positive to negative when x increses through $-\frac{\pi}{6}, \text{x}=-\frac{\pi}{6}$ is the point of local maxima.
The local maximum value of f(x) at $\text{x}=-\frac{\pi}{6}$ is given by $\sin\Big(\frac{-\pi}{3}\Big)+\frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{\pi}{6}-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivatives of the following functions:
$f(x) = 4x^2- 4x + 4$ on $R$.
Answer$\text{f}(\text{x})=4\text{x}^{2}-4\text{x}+4$ on R
$=4\text{x}^{2}-4\text{x}+1+3$
$=(2\text{x})^{2}+3$
$ \therefore(2\text{x}-1)^{2}\geq0$
$\Rightarrow(2\text{x}-1)^{2}+3\geq3$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}(\text{x})\geq\text{f}\Big(\frac{1}{2}\Big)$
Thus, the minimum value of f(x) is 3 at $\text{x}=\frac{1}{2}$
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Write the minimum value of $f(x) = x^x$ .
AnswerWe have $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}^{\text{x}}$
$\therefore\ \text{f}'(\text{x})=\text{x}^{\text{x}}(\log\text{x}+1)$
For maxima and minima, f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{\text{x}}(\log\text{x}+1)=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\text{e}^{-1}$
Now,
$\therefore\ \text{f}''(\text{x})=\text{x}^{\text{x}}(\log\text{x}+1)^{2}+\frac{\text{x}^{\text{x}}}{\text{x}}$
At $\text{x}=\frac{1}{\text{e}}$
$\therefore\ \text{f}''(\text{x})>0\ \text{as}\ \text{x}^{\text{x}}(\log\text{x}+1)^{2}+\frac{\text{x}^{\text{3}}}{\text{x}}>0$
$\therefore \text{x}=\frac{1}{\text{e}}$ is the point of local minima.
Hence, minimum value $=\text{f}\Big(\frac{1}{\text{e}}\Big)=\Big(\frac{1}{\text{e}}\Big)^\frac{1}{\text{e}}=\text{e}^\frac{-1}{\text{e}}$ .
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Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of a function f given by
$f(x) = 2x^3 - 15x^2+ 36x + 1$ on the interval $[1,5]$
AnswerGiven, $f(x) = 2x^3 = 15x^2 + 36x + 1$
$\therefore$ $f'(x) = 6x^2- 30x + 36$
$=6(x^2 - 5x + 6) = 6(x - 2)(x - 3)$
Now, that $f'(x) = 0$ gives $x = 2$ and $x = 3$
We shall now evaluate the value of f at these points and at the ens points of the interval [1,5], i.e at $x = 1, 2, 3$ and $5$
At $x = 1, f(1) = 2(1^3) - 15(1^2) + 36(1) + 1 = 24$
At $x = 2, f(2) = 2(2^3) - 15(2^2) + 36(2) + 1 = 29$
At $x = 3, f(3) = 2(3^3) - 15(3^2) + 36(3) + 1 = 28$
At $x = 5, f(2) = 2(5^3) - 15(5^2) + 36(5) + 1 = 56$
Thus, We conclude that the absolute maximum value of on [1, 5] is 56, occurring at x = 5, and absolute minimum value of f on [1, 5] is 24 which occurs at x = 1.
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Show that among all positive number x and y with $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$, the sum x + y is largest when x = y =$\sqrt{2}.$
AnswerWe have, $x^2 + y^2 = r^2$
Any parametic point would be $(\text{x},\text{y})=(\text{r}\cos\theta, \text{r}\sin\theta))$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}^{2}+\text{y}^{2}=\text{r}\cos\theta+\text{r}\sin\theta$
$=\text{r}(\cos\theta+\sin\theta)$
$=\sqrt{2}\text{r}\Big(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\cos\theta+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\sin\theta\Big)$
$=\sqrt{2}\text{r}\Big(\sin\frac{\pi}{4}\cos\theta+\cos\frac{\pi}{4}\sin\theta\Big)$
$=\sqrt{2}\text{r}\Big(\sin\big(\theta+\frac{\pi}{4}\big)\Big)$ Which is maximum When
$(\sin\big(\theta+\frac{\pi}{4}\big)=1$
$\Rightarrow \theta +\frac{\pi}{4}=\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\Rightarrow \theta=\frac{\pi}{4}$
$\text{x}=\text{r}\cos\theta=\text{r}\cos\frac{\pi}{4}=\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\text{y}=\text{r}\sin\theta=\text{r}\sin\frac{\pi}{4}=\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\text{y}=\frac{\text{r}}{\sqrt{2}}$
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Find the maximum slope of the curve $y = −x^3+ 3x^2+ 2x − 27$.
AnswerGiven, $y = -x^3 + 3x^2+ 2x - 27$ ...(i)
Slope $=\frac{\text{dy}}{\text{dx}}=-3\text{x}^{2}+6\text{x}+2$
Now, $\text{M}=-3\text{x}^{2}+6\text{x}+2$
$ \Rightarrow \frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=-6\text{x}+6$
For maximum or minimum value of M, we must have $\frac{\text{dM}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow -6\text{x}+6=0$
$\Rightarrow 6\text{x}=6$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=1$
Substituing the value of x in eq.(i), we get
$\text{y}=-1^{3}+3\times1^{2}+2\times1-27=-23$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{M}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=-6<0$
So, the slope is maximum when x = 1 and y = -23.
$\therefore$ At (1, -23)
Maximum slope =$-3(1)^2 + 6(1) + 2 = -3 + 6 + 2 = 5$
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Two sides of a triangle have lengths 'a' and 'b' and the angle between them is θ. What value of θ will maximize the area of the triangle? Find the maximum area of the triangle also.
AnswerABC is a given triangle with AB = a, BC = b and $\angle \text{ABC =} \theta$
AD in perpendicular to BC.
$\therefore$ $\text{BC}=\text{a}\sin\theta$
Now, Area of $\triangle\text{AbC}=\frac{1}{2}\times\text{BC}\times\text{AD}$
$\text{A}=\frac{1}{2}\ \text{b}\times\text{a}\sin\theta...(\text{i})$
$\therefore\ \frac{\text{dA}}{\text{d}\theta}=\frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab} \cos\theta$
For maxima and minima.
$\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{d}\theta}=0$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab} \cos\theta=0$
$\Rightarrow \cos\theta=0 $
$\Rightarrow\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{d}\theta}=-\frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab} \sin\theta$
At, $\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{A}}{\text{d}\theta^{2}}=-\frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab}<0$
$\theta=\frac{\pi}{2}$ is point of local maxima
$\therefore$ maximum area of $\triangle= \frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab}\ \sin\frac{\pi}{2}=\frac{1}{2}\ \text{ab}$.
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Determine two positive numbers whose sum is $15$ and the sum of whose squares is maximum.
AnswerLet the two positive numbers be x and y. Then,
$x + y = 15 ....(1)$
Now, $z = x^2 + y^2$
$\Rightarrow z = x^2 + (15 - x)^2$ [from eq.(1)]
$\Rightarrow z = x^2 + x^2 + 225 - 30x$
$\Rightarrow z = 2x^2 + 225 - 30x$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=4\text{x}-30$
For maximum or minimum value of z, We must have
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dz}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{x}-30=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{15}{2}$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{z}}{\text{dx}^{2}}=4>0$
Substituting $\text{x}=\frac{15}{2}$ in (1), We get
$ \text{y}=\frac{15}{2}$
Thus, z is minimum when $\text{x}=\text{y}=\frac{15}{2}$.
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Write the minimum value of $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}.$
AnswerWe have $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}$ Taking log on both side, we get $\log\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{1}{\text{x}}\ \log\text{x}$ Differentitating W.r.t. x, we get $\frac{1}{\text{f}(\text{x})}\text{f}'(\text{x})=\frac{-1}{\text{x}^{2}}\ \log\text{x}+\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}$ $\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\text{f}'(\text{x})\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\ (1-\log\text{x})$ $\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}\Big(\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}-\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\log\text{x}\Big) ...(\text{i})$ $\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\text{x}^{\frac{1}{\text{x}}-2}(1-\log\text{x})$ For a local maximum or a local minima, we must have f'(x) = 0 $=\text{x}^{\frac{1}{\text{x}}-2}(1-\log\text{x}) =0$ $\Rightarrow \log\text{x}=1$ $\therefore \text{x}=\text{e}$ Now, $\text{f}''(\text{x})=\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}\Big(\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}-\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\log\text{x}\Big)^{2}+\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}\Big(\frac{-2}{\text{x}^{3}}+\frac{2}{\text{x}^{3}}\log\text{x}-\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\Big)$ $=\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}\Big(\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}-\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\log\text{x}\Big)^{2}+\text{x}^\frac{1}{\text{x}}\Big(\frac{-2}{\text{x}^{3}}+\frac{2}{\text{x}^{3}}\log\text{x}-\frac{1}{\text{x}^{2}}\Big)$ At x = e $\text{f}''(\text{e})=\text{e}^\frac{1}{\text{e}}\Big(\frac{1}{\text{e}^{2}}-\frac{1}{\text{e}^{2}}\log\text{e}\Big)^{2}+\text{e}^\frac{1}{\text{e}}\Big(\frac{-3}{\text{e}^{3}}+\frac{2}{\text{e}^{3}}\log\text{e}\Big)$ $=-\text{e}^\frac{1}{\text{e}}(\frac{1}{\text{e}^{3}})<0$ So, x = e is a point of local maximum. Thus, the maximum value is given by $\text{f}(\text{e})=\text{e}^\frac{1}{\text{e}}$
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Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum value of the following functions in the given intervals:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=(\text{x}-2)\sqrt{\text{x}-1}\ \text{in}\ [1,9]$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=(\text{x}-2)\sqrt{\text{x}-1}\ $
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\sqrt{\text{x}-1}+\frac{(\text{x}-2)}{2\sqrt{\text{x}-1}} $
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\sqrt{\text{x}-1}+\frac{(\text{x}-2)}{2\sqrt{\text{x}-1}}=0 $
$ \Rightarrow2(\text{x}-1)+(\text{x}-2)=0$
$\Rightarrow2\text{x}-2+\text{x}-2=0$
$\Rightarrow3\text{x}-4=0$
$\Rightarrow3\text{x}=4$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{4}{3}$
Thus, the critical points of f are $1,\frac{4}{3}$ and 9.
Now, $ \text{f}(1)=(1-2)\sqrt{1-1}=0$
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{4}{3}\Big)=\Big(\frac{4}{3}-2\Big)\sqrt{\frac{4}{3}-1}=\frac{-2}{3}\times\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}=-\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3}}$
$\text{f}(9)=(9-2)\sqrt{9-1}=14\sqrt{2}$
Hence, the absolute maximum value when x = 9 is $14\sqrt{2}$ and the absolute minimum value when $\text{x}=\frac{4}{3}$ is $-\frac{2}{3\sqrt{3}}$.
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Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:$f(x) = x^3(x - 1)^2$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}^{3}(\text{x}-1)^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=3\text{x}^{2}(\text{x - 1})^{2}+2\text{x}^{3}(\text{x - 1})$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have f'(x)=0
$\Rightarrow3\text{x}^{2}(\text{x}-1^{2})+2\text{x}^{3}(\text{x}-1)=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}(\text{x}-1)\left\{3\text{x}-3+2\text{x}\right\}=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}^{2}(\text{x - 1})(5\text{x}-3)=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=0, 1, \frac{3}{5}$
Since f'(x) changes from negative to positive when x increases through 1, x = 1 is the point of local minima.
The local minimum value of f(x) at x = 1 is given by $(1)^3(1 - 1)^2= 0$
Since f(x) changes from positive to negative when x increases through $\frac{3}{5},\text{x}=\frac{3}{5}$ is the ponit of local maxima.
The local minimum value of f(x) at $\text{x}=\frac{3}{5}$ is given by $\Big(\frac{3}{5}\Big)^{3}\Big(\frac{3}{5}-1\Big)^{2}=\frac{27}{125}\times\frac{4}{25}=\frac{108}{3125}$
Since f"(x) does not change from positive as x increases through 0, x = 0 is a point of inflexion.
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:f(x) = -|x + 1| + 3 on R.
Answer$\text{g}(\text{x})=-|\text{x}+1|+3$
We know that $-|\text{x}+1|\leq0$ for every $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
Thererfore, $\text{g}(\text{x})=-|\text{x}+1|+3\leq3$ for every $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
The maximum value of g is attained when $|\text{x}+1|=0$
$|\text{x}+1|=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=-1$
$\therefore$ maximum value of $\text{g}=\text{g}(-1)=-|-1+1|+3=3$
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A large window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by an equilateral triangle. If the perimeter of the window is 12 metres find the dimensions of the rectangle will produce the largest area of the window.
AnswerLet the dimensions of the rectangular part be x and y.
Perimeter of the window = x + y + x + x + y = 12
⇒ 3x + 2y = 12
$\text{y}=\frac{12-3\text{x}}{2}....(\text{i})$
Area of the window $=\text{xy}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=\text{x}\Big(\frac{12-3\text{x}}{2}\Big)+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{A}=6\text{x}-\frac{3\text{x}^{2}}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=6\text{x}-\frac{6\text{x}}{2}+\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{4}\text{x}$
For maximum or minimum values of A, We must have $\frac{\text{dA}}{\text{dx}}=0$
$\Rightarrow 6=\text{x}\Big(3-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\Big) $
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\frac{12}{6\sqrt{3}} $
Substituting the values of x in eq.(i), We get
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{12-3\Big(\frac{12}{6-\sqrt{3}}\Big)}{2} $
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{18-6\sqrt{3}}{6-\sqrt{3}}$.
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The sum of the surface areas of a sphere and a cube is given. Show that when the sum of their volumes is least, the diameter of the sphere is equal to the edge of the cube.
AnswerThe surface area of a sphere is given by $\text{SA}=4\pi\text{r}^{2}$
The surface area of a sphere is given by $\text{SA}=6\text{S}^{2}$
Where r is the radius of the sphere and S is the side lenght of the cube.
Let the sum of surface areas be K, so $\text{K}=4\pi\text{r}^{2}+6\text{S}^{2}$. Then we can solve for S getting $\text{S}=\sqrt{\frac{\text{K}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}}$
Now, the sum of volume is $\frac{4}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}+\text{S}^{3}$.
Substituting for yields $\frac{4}{3}\pi\text{r}^{2}+\Big(\frac{\text{K}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}\Big)^\frac{3}{2}$ .
Setting this eual to zero we find:
$4\pi\text{r}^{2}+\frac{3}{2}\Big(\frac{\text{k}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}\Big)^\frac{1}{2}\Big(-\frac{4}{3}\pi\text{r}\Big)=0$
$4\pi\text{r}^{2}=2\pi\text{r}\Big(\frac{\text{k}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}\Big)$
$2\text{r}=\Big(\frac{\text{K}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}\Big)^\frac{1}{2}$
$4\text{r}^{2}=\frac{\text{K}-4\pi\text{r}^{2}}{6}$
$24\text{r}^{2}=(4\pi\text{r}^{2}+6\text{S}^{2})$
$24\text{r}^{2}=6\text{s}^{2}$
$4\text{r}^{2}=\text{S}^{2}$
Since, we are dealing with lenghts, we only need the positive root.
Since, 2r is the diameter ot the sphere, we have shown that the sum of the volumes is minimum when the diametet of the sphare length of the cube.
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Find the point on the curvey $y^2= 2x$ which is at a minimum distance from the point $(1, 4)$.
AnswerLet coordinates of a point on the parabola be (x, y). Then,
$y = x^2 + 7x + 2$ ...(i)
Let the distance of a point $(x, (x^2 + 7x + 2))$ from the line y = 3x - 3 be S. Then
$\text{S}=\frac{-3\text{x}+(\text{x}^{2}+7\text{x}+2)+3}{\sqrt{10}}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dt}}=\frac{-3+2\text{x}+7}{\sqrt{10}}$
For maximum or minimum values of S, we must have $\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{dt}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{-3+2\text{x}+7}{\sqrt{10}} = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2\text{x}=-4$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=-2$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{S}}{\text{dt}^{2}}=\frac{2}{\sqrt{10}}>0$
So, the neaerst point is $(x, (x^2 + 7x + 2))$.
$\Rightarrow (-2,4-14+2)$
$\Rightarrow (-2,-8)$
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:$f(x) = |x + 2| + 2$ on R.
AnswerGiven: $\text{f}(\text{x})=|\text{x}+2| +2$
Now, $|\text{x}+2|\geq0$ for all $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
Thus, $\text{f}(\text{x})\geq0$ for all $\text{x}\in\text{R}$
Threrefore, the minimum value of f at x = -2 is 0
since f(x) can be enlarged, the maximum value does not exist, which is evident in the graph also.
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Find the maximum and minimum values of the function $\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{4}{\text{x}+2}+\text{x}$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{4}{\text{x}+2}+\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=-\frac{4}{(\text{x}+2)^{2}}+1$
For a local maxima or a local minima, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow-\frac{4}{(\text{x}+2)^{2}}+1=0$
$\Rightarrow-\frac{4}{(\text{x}+2)^{2}}=-1$
$(\text{x}+2)^{2}=\pm2$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=0 \ \text{and} -4$
Thus, x = 0 and x = -4 are the possible of local maxima or local minima.
Now, $\text{f}'(\text{x})=\frac{8}{(\text{x}+2)^{3}}$
At x = 0
$\text{f}''(0)=\frac{8}{(2)^{3}}=1>0$
So, x = 0 is a point of local minimum.
The local minimum value is given by
$\text{f}(0)=\frac{4}{(0+2)}+0=2$
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Find the point on the parabolas $x^2 = 2y$ which is closest to the point $(0,5)$.
AnswerLet the required point be (x, y). Then,
$x^2 = 2y$
$\Rightarrow \text{y}=\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2} ...(\text{i})$
The distance between points (x, y) and (0, 5) is given by
$d^2 = (x)^2 + (y - 5)^2$
Now, $d^2= Z$
$\Rightarrow \text{Z}=(\text{x}^{2})+\Big(\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2}-5\Big)^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{Z}=\text{x}^{2}+\frac{\text{x}^{4}}{4}+25-5\text{x}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dZ}}{\text{dy}}=2\text{x}+\text{x}^{3}-10\text{x}$
For maximum or a minimum valurs of Z, we must have $\frac{\text{dZ}}{\text{dy}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{3}-8\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}^{3}=8\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow \text{x}=\pm2\sqrt{2}$
Substituting the value of x in eq.(i), we get
$y = 4$
$\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{Z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=3\text{x}^{2}-8$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{Z}}{\text{dy}^{2}}=24-8=16>0$
So, the nearest pointis $(\pm2\sqrt{2}, 4)$.
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Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:$f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)^2$
AnswerGiven,
$f(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)^2$
$\Rightarrow f'(x) = (x - 2)^2 + 2(x + 2)(x - 1)$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have $f'(x)=0$
$\Rightarrow (x + 2)(x + 2 + 2x - 2) = 0$
$\Rightarrow (x + 2)(3x) = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = 0, -2$
Since f'(x) changes from negative to positive when x increases through 1, x=0 is the point of local minima.
The local minimum value of f(x) at $x=1$ is given by $(0 - 1)(0 + 2)^2 = -4$
Since f(x) changes from positive to negative when x increases through -2, x = -2 is the ponit of local maxima.
The local minimum value of f(x) at $x = -2$ is given by $(-2 - 1)(-2 + 2)^2= 0$
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The strength of a beam varies as the product of its breadth and square of its depth. Find the dimensions of the strongest beam which can be cut from a circular log of radius a.
AnswerLet the breadth height and strength of the beam be b, h and S, respectively.
$\text{a}^{2}=\frac{\text{h}^{2}+\text{b}^{2}}{4}$
$\Rightarrow4\text{a}^{2}-\text{b}^{2}=\text{h}^{2}\ ...(\text{i})$
Here, Strength of beam, $\text{S}=\text{Kbh}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{S}=\text{kb}(4\text{R}^{2}-\text{b}^{2})$
$\Rightarrow \text{S}=\text{k}(\text{b}4\text{R}^{2}-\text{b}^{3})$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\text{dS}}{\text{db}}=\text{k}(4\text{a}^{2}-3\text{b}^{2})$
For maximum or minimum values of S, we must have $\frac{\text{dS}}{\text{db}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \text{k}(4\text{a}^{2}-3\text{b}^{2})=0$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{a}^{2}-3\text{b}^{2}=0$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{a}^{2}-=3\text{b}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{b}=\frac{2\text{a}}{\sqrt{3}}$
Substituting the value of b in eq.(i), we get
$\Rightarrow 4\text{a}^{2}-(\frac{2\text{a}}{\sqrt{3}})^{2}=\text{h}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{12\text{a}^{2}-4\text{a}^{2}}{3}=\text{h}^{2}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}\text{a}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{db}^{2}}=-6\text{Kb}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{db}^{2}}=-6\text{K}\frac{2\text{a}}{\sqrt{3}}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{s}}{\text{db}^{2}}=\frac{-12\text{Ka}}{\sqrt{3}}<0$
So, the strength of beam is maximum when $ \text{b}=\frac{2\text{a}}{\sqrt{3}}$ and $\text{h}=\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{3}}\text{a}$.
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Find the absolute maximum and the absolute minimum value of the following functions in the given intervals:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=4\text{x}-\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2}\ \text{in}\ [2,4,5]$
AnswerWe have, $\text{f}(\text{x})=4\text{x}-\frac{\text{x}^{2}}{2}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=4-\text{x}$
For a local maximum or a local minimum value, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow4-\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=4$
Thus, the critical points of f are -2, 4 and 4.5.
Now, $\text{f}(-2)=4(-2)-\frac{(2)^{2}}{2}=-8-2=-10$
$\text{f}(4)=4(4)-\frac{(4)^{2}}{2}=16-8=8$
$\text{f}(4.5)=4(4.5)-\frac{(4.5)^{2}}{2}=18-10.125=7.875$
Hence, the absolute maximum value when x = 4 is 8 and the absolute minimum value when x = -2 is -10.
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Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function of given by
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\cos^{2}\text{x}+\sin\text{x}, \text{x}\in[0,\pi]$
AnswerGiven, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\cos^{2}\text{x}+\sin\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=2\cos\text{x}(-\sin\text{x})+\cos\text{x}$
$=-2\sin\text{x}\cos\text{x}+\cos\text{x}$
For a local maximum or a local minimum, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow-2\sin\text{x}\cos\text{x}+\cos\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\cos\text{x}(2\sin\text{x}-1)=0$
$\Rightarrow\sin\text{x}=\frac{1}{2}\ \text{or}\ \cos\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}\ \text{or}\ \frac{\pi}{2}\ [\therefore \text{x}\in(0,\pi)]$
Thus, the critical points of f are $0,\frac{\pi}{6},\frac{\pi}{2}\ \text{and}\ \pi$.
Now, $\text{f}(0)=\cos^{2}(0)+\sin(0)=1$
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{\pi}{6}\Big)=\cos^{2}\Big(\frac{\pi}{6}\Big)+\sin\Big(\frac{\pi}{6})=\frac{5}{4}$
$\text{f}\Big(\frac{\pi}{2}\Big)=\cos^{2}\Big(\frac{\pi}{2}\Big)+\sin\Big(\frac{\pi}{2}\Big)=1$
$\text{f}(\pi)=\cos^{2}(\pi)+\sin(\pi)=1$
Hence, the absolute maximum value when $\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}$ is $\frac{5}{4}$ and the absolute minimum value when $\text{x}=0,\frac{\pi}{2},\pi$ is 1.
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Prove that $\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin\text{x}+\sqrt{3}\cos\text{x}$ has maximum value at $\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}$.
AnswerWe have, $\text{f}(\text{x})=\sin\text{x}+\sqrt{3}\cos\text{x}$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\cos\text{x}+\sqrt{3}(-\sin\text{x})$
$\Rightarrow\text{f}'(\text{x})=\cos\text{x}-\sqrt{3}-\sin\text{x}$
For f(x) to have maximum to minimum value, We must have f'(x) = 0
$\Rightarrow\cos\text{x}-\sqrt{3}\sin\text{x}=0$
$\Rightarrow\cot\text{x}=\sqrt{3}$
$\Rightarrow\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}$
Also, $\text{f}''(\text{x})=-\sin\text{x}-\sqrt{3}\cos\text{x}$
$\text{f}''\Big(\frac{\pi}{6}\Big)=-\sin\frac{-\pi}{6}-\sqrt{3}\cos\frac{\pi}{6}$
$=-\frac{1}{2}-\sqrt{3}\Big(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\Big)=-\frac{1}{2}-\frac{3}{2}=-2<0$
So, $\text{x}=\frac{\pi}{6}$ is point of maxima.
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Find the maximum and the minimum values, if any, without using derivaives of the following functions:$f(x) = 2x^3+ 5$ on R.
AnswerWe can observe yhat f(x) increases when the values of x are incrwased and f(x) decreases when the values of x aer decreased. Also, f(x) can be reduced by giving small values of x.
Similarly, f(x) can be enlaeged by giving large values of x. so, f(x) does not have a minimum or maximum value.
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A box of constant volume c is to be twice as long as it is wide. The material on the top and four sides cost three times as much per square metre as that in the bottom. What are the most economic dimensions?
AnswerLet l, b and h be the length, breadth and height of the box, respectively.
Volume of the box = C
Given, $\text{l} =2\text{b}\ ..(\text{i})$
$\Rightarrow \text{c}=\text{Ib}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{c}=2\text{b}^{2}\text{h}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\frac{\text{c}}{2\text{b}^{2}}\ ...(\text{ii})$
Let cost of the material required for bottom be $K/ m^2$.
Cost of the material reqired for 4 walls and top = Rs $3K/ m^2$
Total cost, $\text{T} =\text{K}(l\text{b})+3\text{k}(2l\text{h}+2\text{bh}+l\text{b})$
$\Rightarrow\text{T}=2\text{K}\text{b}^{2}+3\text{K}\Big(\frac{4\text{bc}}{2\text{b}^{2}}+\frac{2\text{bc}}{2\text{b}^{2}}+2\text{b}^{2}\Big) $
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{dT}}{\text{db}}=4\text{Kb}+3\text{K}\Big(\frac{-3\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}+4\text{b}\Big)$
For maximum or minimum values of T, we must have $\frac{\text{dT}}{\text{bd}}=0$
$\Rightarrow=4\text{Kb}+3\text{K}\Big(\frac{-3\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}+4\text{b}\Big)=0$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{b}=3\Big(\frac{3\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}-4\text{b}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{b}=\Big(\frac{9\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}-12\text{b}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow 4\text{b}=\frac{9\text{c}-12\text{b}^{3}}{\text{b}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow4 \text{b}^{3}=9\text{c}-12\text{b}^{3}$
$\Rightarrow16\text{b}^{3}=9\text{c}$
$\Rightarrow\text{b}=\Big(\frac{9\text{c}}{1}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}$
Now, $\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{T}}{\text{db}^{2}}=4\text{K}+3\text{K}\Big(\frac{6\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}+4\Big)$
$\Rightarrow\frac{\text{d}^{2}\text{T}}{\text{db}^{2}}=4\text{K}+3\text{K}\Big(\frac{6\text{c}}{\text{b}^{2}}\times16+4\Big)$
$\Rightarrow \text{K}(4+3\times\frac{44}{3})$
$\Rightarrow 48 \text{K}>0$
$\therefore$ cost is minimum when $\text{b}=(\frac{9\text{c}}{16})^\frac{1}{3}$
Substituting $\text{b}=(\frac{9\text{c}}{16})^\frac{1}{3}$ in eq.(i) and eq.(ii)
$\Rightarrow l=2(\frac{9\text{c}}{16})^\frac{1}{3}$
$\text{h}=\frac{\text{c}}{2\text{b}^{2}}$
$\Rightarrow\text{h}=\frac{\text{c}}{2\Big(\frac{9\text{c}}{16}\Big)^\frac{2}{3}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{h}=\Big(\frac{32\text{c}}{81}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}$
Thus, the most economic dimensions of the box are l $=2(\frac{9\text{c}}{16})^\frac{1}{3}$, $\text{b}=(\frac{9\text{c}}{16})^\frac{1}{3}$ and $\text{h}=\Big(\frac{32\text{c}}{81}\Big)^\frac{1}{3}$ .
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