Engg. Mathematics-I Assignment 1
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Powered by AIThe function is continuous at x = π/2 because the left-hand limit, right-hand limit, and function value at x = π/2 are equal. Its differentiability is verified by matching the derivatives from both sides near x = π/2, which involves examining the slope of the tangent at this point. Discrepancy in derived limits would imply non-differentiability .
To verify differentiability at a point, especially for a piecewise function, both the function and its derivative must be continuous at that point. This involves calculating left-hand and right-hand derivatives and ensuring they coincide with the limit from the function value at the same point. This is examined through a piecewise structure by matching derivatives across segments .
To determine points of inflection, the second derivative of the function y = (x-1)(x-3)/x^2 is calculated. Inflection points occur where this second derivative changes sign. Unlike critical points which derive from the first derivative reaching zero, inflection points reveal concavity changes in the function curve .
The limit lim x→∞ [(1 + 1/x)^x] evaluates to e, which represents the base of natural logarithms. This forms the basis of the natural exponential function, showcasing how compounding approaches continuous growth limits .
Relative maxima and minima are determined using the first derivative test: identify critical points where the derivative equals zero or the derivative is undefined. Sign changes in the first derivative around these points indicate maxima if the sign changes from positive to negative, and minima if from negative to positive, revealing where the function reaches local high or low values .
The value of α that makes the function continuous at x = 2 is α = -2. This is determined by making the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit at x = 2 equal to the function value at x = 2, which is continuous if the equation α(2) + 2 = 2 + 5 holds true, simplifying to α = -2 .
Using Taylor's series for sin(x) centered at 0, represented as x - x^3/6 + x^5/120..., substituting x = 29°, or x in radians, evaluates to approximately 0.48481 when calculated up to sufficient terms that guarantee four decimal places accuracy .
The region of symmetry is along the x-axis due to the squared term y². Asymptotes include vertical ones where the denominator x²−6x−7 equals zero (x = 7 and x = -1) and horizontal asymptotes as x approaches infinity or negative infinity. These features shape the curve's behavior and graph characteristics .
Leibnitz's theorem is used to express the nth derivative of a product of two functions. For y = tan^(-1)(x), we ascertain, through this theorem, the relationship (1 + x^2)y_(n+1) + 2ny_n + n(n-1)y_(n-1) = 0, highlighting the recursive nature which helps calculate higher derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions .
The Taylor polynomial for f(x) = sin(3x) about a = 0 up to degree 5 involves expanding the sine function using terms up to the fifth derivative: sin(3x) ≈ 3x - (3x)^3/6 + (3x)^5/120. Each term corresponds to successive derivatives evaluated at 0 .