Real Life Applications of Mean Value Theorems
Real Life Applications of Mean Value Theorems
Real Life Applications of Mean Value Theorems
A special case of mean value theorem was first described by Parameshvara. A restricted form of this theorem
was proved by Michel Rolle in 1691 and it was known as Rolle's theorem.
It was proved only for polynomials, without the techniques of calculus.
Lagrange’s mean value theorem was first discovered by Joseph Louis Lagrange (1736-1813) but the idea of
applying the Rolle’s theorem to a suitably contrived auxiliary function was given by Ossian Bonnet (1819-
1892).
Rolle’s theorem is generalized by rotating the graph of , which yields Lagrange’s mean value theorem.
The mean value theorem in its modern form was stated and proved by Augustin Louis Cauchy in 1823.
Many variations of this theorem have been proved since then.
MEAN VALUE THEOREM
Rolle’s theorem is a special case of the Mean Value Theorem. In Rolle’s theorem, we consider differentiable
functions f that are zero at the endpoints. The Mean Value Theorem generalizes Rolle’s theorem by
considering functions that are not necessarily zero at the endpoints. Consequently, we can view the Mean
Value Theorem as a slanted version of Rolle’s theorem.
The Mean Value Theorem states that if f is continuous over the closed interval [a, b] and differentiable over
the open interval (a, b), then there exists a point c ∈(a, b) such that the tangent line to the graph of f at c is
parallel to the secant line connecting (a, f(a)) and (b, f(b)).
Let f be continuous over the closed interval [a, b] and differentiable over the open interval (a,b). Then, there
exists at least one point c ∈ (a, b) such that
MATHEMATICAL REPRESENTATION
THE MEAN VALUE THEOREM AND ITS APPLICATIONS
To Prove equation.
To Proof inequality.
Study the properties of derivatives and functions.
To Prove the conclusion of the mean value theorem.
Determine the existence and uniqueness of the roots of the equation.
Use the mean value theorem to find the limit.
In Rolle’s theorem
The mean value theorem can be used to prove Bernoulli’s inequality
The mean value theorem can also be used in introducing an infinite family of means, known as Stolarsky’s mean.
REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS
Mean value theorem helps a lot in finding the maximum height of the projectile trajectory.
It has played a vital role in bringing architectural perfection in the construction of elliptical domes that
enhances the amplitude of light (electromagnetic) and sound waves.
It can also be used for analysing graphs of a company's yearly performance.
Mean Value Theorem can be used to test the accuracy of speedometer.
CONCLUSION
Mean value theorems are the basis of the whole differential science to form a set of mean value theorems
with Roll's theorem, Lagrange's mean value theorem and Cauchy's mean value theorem, especially
Lagrange's mean value theorem. It established a quantitative relationship between function value and the
derivative value. They are used mainly for theoretical analysis and proof as we have seen earlier. Lagrange's
mean value theorem as a connecting theorem in differential mean value theorem, we need to be able to
skilfully apply it, which is of great significance to the study of higher mathematics.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to thank our mentor, Mr. Yogesh Bhalekar. His guidance have helped us to gain understanding
of the topic solving and completion of this paper. We would like to thank TCET for providing us with all the
necessary resources for the report.
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