QUIZ #2 - Differential Calculus
QUIZ #2 - Differential Calculus
1. Differentiate each of the following (Do not simplify. Use appropriate notation and positive exponents).
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a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 𝑥 5 − 𝑥 3 +𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (2 ) [2 marks]
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2. Determine where 𝑦 = 2𝑢3 + 3𝑢2 and 𝑢 = 𝑥 + . [4 marks]
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3. The grid below shows the function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅. On the same grid, make a sketch of its
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gradient function (i.e., the
derivative). [3 marks]
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5. Show the derivative of is [4 marks]
6. The tangent line to 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 at the point 𝐴(3, −3) intersects the curve at another point 𝐵.
Determine the coordinates of 𝐵. [6 marks]
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7. Find the point of intersection of the normals to the curve 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 1 at 𝑥 = −1
and 𝑥 = 3. [6 marks]
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