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Calculus I Problem Set Solutions

The document outlines a problem set for a Calculus I course, covering topics such as continuous compounding of interest, limits using l'Hospital's Rule, and analyzing the behavior of functions through their derivatives. It includes specific problems related to the volume of water at different temperatures, the behavior of various functions, and the application of the Mean Value Theorem. Additionally, it provides homework assignments from different sections of the course.

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Calculus I Problem Set Solutions

The document outlines a problem set for a Calculus I course, covering topics such as continuous compounding of interest, limits using l'Hospital's Rule, and analyzing the behavior of functions through their derivatives. It includes specific problems related to the volume of water at different temperatures, the behavior of various functions, and the application of the Mean Value Theorem. Additionally, it provides homework assignments from different sections of the course.

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MATH1010 – Calculus I, Fall 2024

Lecture 08 - Problem Set

1. If an initial amount A0 of money is invested at an interest rate i compounded n times a


year, the value of the investment after t years is
 nt
i
A = A0 1+ .
n

If we let n → ∞, we refer to the continuous compounding of interest. Show that if


interest is compounded continuously, then the amount after n years is

A = A0 eit .

2. Find the limit. Use l’Hospital’s Rule where appropriate.

x + tan x ex − 1
a) lim b) lim c) lim x2 e x d) lim sec 7x cos 3x
x →−∞
x →0
 sin x  x →0 sin x x →(π/2)−
1 1 ln ln x x
e) lim − f) lim ( x − 1) tan(πx/2) g) lim h) lim
x →1 ln x x−1 x →1+ x →∞ x x →∞ ln (1 + 2e x )
√ x  a bx
i) lim x ln x k) lim l) lim xsin x m) lim 1 +
x →0+ x →∞ ln (1 + 2e x ) x →0+ x →∞ x

3. The graph of the first derivative f ′ of a function f is shown.


a) On what intervals is f increasing? Explain.
b) At what values of x does f have a local maximum or minimum? Explain.
c) On what intervals is f concave upward or concave downward? Explain.
d) What are the x-coordinates of the inflection points of f ? Why?
4. Between 0◦ C and 30◦ C, the volume V (in cubic centimeters) of 1 kg of water at a tem-
perature T is given approximately by the formula

V = 999.87 − 0.06426T + 0.0085043T 2 − 0.0000679T 3

Find the temperature at which water has its maximum density.

x
5. Let f ( x ) = x 2 +9
, g( x ) = 3x5 − 5x3 + 3 and h( x ) = 2x + cot x, 0 < x < π.
a) Find the intervals of increase or decrease.
b) Find the local maximum and minimum values.
c) Find the intervals of concavity and the inflection points.

6. Two runners start a race at the same time and finish in a tie. Prove that at some time
during the race they have the same velocity.

7. Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of f on the given interval.
a) f ( x ) = 3x2 − 12x + 5, [0,3]
b) f ( x ) = (ln x )/x, [1,3]
c) f ( x ) = x − 2 cos x, [−π, π ]
d) f ( x ) = xe− x , [0,2]

8. At 2:00 P.M. a car’s speedometer reads 30mi/h. At 2:10 P.M. it reads 50mi/h. Show that
at some time between 2 : 00 and 2 : 10 the acceleration is exactly 120mi/h2 .

Homework.
Section 4.2: 21, 22, 40, 42, 53, 54.
Section 4.3: 12, 18, 23, 24, 26, 41.
Section 4.5: 12, 16, 18, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 36.

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