Class 12 Maths Chapter 6 Application of Derivatives

Important Questions

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (1 MARK)

1. The side of a square is increasing at the rate of 0.2 cm/sec0.2𝑐𝑚 / 𝑠𝑒𝑐. Find the rate of
increase of the perimeter of the square.

Ans: It is given that the side of a square is increasing at the rate of 0.2 cm/sec0.2cm / sec.

Let us consider the edge of the given cube be x cm𝑥cm at any instant.

According to the question,

The rate of side of the square increasing is,

dx
dxdt=0.2 cm/sec… = 0.2cm / sec … ...(i)
𝑑𝑡

Therefore the perimeter of the square at any time t𝑡 will be,

P=4x cm𝑃 = 4𝑥cm

By applying derivative with respect to time on both sides, we get

𝑑𝑃 𝑑 ( 4𝑥 )
⇒dPdt=d(4x)dt ⇒ =
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝑃 𝑑𝑥
⇒dPdt=4dxdt ⇒ =4
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝑃
⇒dPdt=4×0.2=0.8 cm/sec ⇒ = 4 × 0.2 = 0.8cm/sec
𝑑𝑡

Hence from equation (i). The rate at which the perimeter of the square will increase is
0.8cm/sec0.8cm/sec.

2. The radius of the circle is increasing at the rate of 0.7 cm/sec0.7𝑐𝑚 / 𝑠𝑒𝑐. What is the rate
of increase of its circumference?

Ans: It is given that the radius of a circle is increasing at the rate of 0.7 cm/sec0.7cm / sec.

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Let us consider that the radius of the given circle be r cmcm at any instant.

According to the question,

The rate of radius of a circle is increasing as,

dr
drdt=0.7 cm/sec = 0.7cm / sec ...(i)
𝑑𝑡

Now the circumference of the circle at any time t𝑡 will be,

C=2πcmC = 2𝜋cm

By applying derivative with respect to time on both sides, we get

𝑑𝐶 𝑑 ( 2𝜋𝑟 )
⇒dCdt=d(2πr)dt ⇒ =
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝐶 𝑑𝑟
⇒dCdt=2πdrdt ⇒ = 2𝜋
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝐶
⇒dCdt=2π×0.7=1.4πcm/sec ⇒ = 2𝜋 × 0.7 = 1.4𝜋cm / sec
𝑑𝑡

From the equation (i). We can conclude that the rate at which the circumference of the circle
will be increasing is 1.4πcm/sec1.4𝜋𝑐𝑚 / sec

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3. If the radius of a soap bubble is increasing at the rate of 12 cm/sec 𝑐𝑚 / 𝑠𝑒𝑐. At what rate
2
its volume is increasing when the radius is 1 cm1𝑐𝑚.

Ans: It is given that the radius of an air bubble is increasing at the rate of 0.5 cm/sec
0.5cm / sec.

Let us consider that the radius of the given air bubble be r cmcm and let VV be the volume of
the air bubble at any instant.

According to the question,

The rate at which the radius of the bubble is increasing is,

𝑑𝑟
drdt=0.5 cm/sec = 0.5cm/sec ... (i)
𝑑𝑡

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The volume of the bubble, i.e., volume of sphere is V=43πr3𝑉 = 𝜋𝑟
3

By applying derivative with respect to time on both sides,

4 3
𝑑 ( 𝜋𝑟 )
𝑑𝑉 3
⇒dVdt=d(43πr3)dt ⇒ =
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡

3
𝑑𝑉 4 𝑑 ( 𝑟 )
⇒dVdt=43πd(r3)dt ⇒ = 𝜋
𝑑𝑡 3 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝑉 4 2 𝑑𝑟
⇒dVdt=43π×3r2drdt ⇒ = 𝜋 × 3𝑟
𝑑𝑡 3 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝑉 2
⇒dVdt=4πr2×0.5...(ii) ⇒ = 4𝜋𝑟 × 0.5 . . . ( 𝑖𝑖 )
𝑑𝑡

When the radius is 1 cm1cm,

The above equation becomes

dV 2
⇒dVdt=4π×(1)2×0.5 ⇒ = 4𝜋 × ( 1 ) × 0.5
dt

dV 3
⇒dVdt=2πcm3/sec ⇒ = 2𝜋cm /sec
dt

3
Hence the volume of air bubble is increasing at the rate of 2πcm3/sec2𝜋cm /sec.

4. A stone is dropped into a quiet lake and waves move in circles at a speed of 4 cm/sec
4𝑐𝑚 / 𝑠𝑒𝑐. At the instant when the radius of the circular wave is

10 cm
10𝑐𝑚

, how fast is the enclosed area increasing?

Let us consider that, r be the radius of the circle and A𝐴 be the area of the circle.

When a stone is dropped into the lake, waves are formed which move in a circle at speed of
4 cm/sec4cm / sec.

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Thus, we can say that the radius of the circle increases at a rate of,

dr
drdt=4 cm/sec = 4cm/sec
𝑑𝑡
2
Area of the circle is πr2𝜋𝑟 , therefore

2
dA d ( 𝜋r )
⇒dAdt=d(πr2)dt ⇒ =
dt dt

2
dA d(r )
⇒dAdt=πd(r2)dt ⇒ =𝜋
dt dt

dA dr
⇒dAdt=π×2rdrdt ⇒ = 𝜋 × 2r
dt dt

dA
⇒dAdt=2πr×4……. (ii) ⇒ = 2𝜋r × 4 … … . (ii)
dt

Hence, when the radius of the circular wave is 10 cm10cm, the above equation becomes

dA
⇒dAdt=2π×10×4 ⇒ = 2𝜋 × 10 × 4
𝑑𝑡

dA 2
⇒dAdt=80πcm2/sec ⇒ = 80𝜋cm /sec
𝑑𝑡

2
Thus, the enclosed area is increasing at the rate of 80πcm2/sec80𝜋cm /sec.

5. The total revenue in Rupees received from the sale of x𝑥 units of a product is given by,
2
R(x)=13x2+26x+15𝑅 ( 𝑥 ) = 13𝑥 + 26𝑥 + 15. Find the marginal revenue when x=7𝑥 = 7.

Ans: Marginal revenue is the rate of change of total revenue with respect to the number of
units sold.

Let us consider ‘MR’ to be the marginal revenue, therefore

𝑑𝑅
MR=dRdx𝑀𝑅 =
𝑑𝑥

It is given that,

2
Total revenue, i.e., R(x)=13x2+26x+15𝑅 ( 𝑥 ) = 13𝑥 + 26𝑥 + 15 …(1)

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We need to find marginal revenue when x=7𝑥 = 7

i.e., MR when x=7𝑥 = 7

𝑑(𝑅(𝑥) )
⇒MR=d(R(x))dx ⇒ MR =
𝑑𝑥

2
𝑑 ( 13𝑥 + 26𝑥 + 15 )
⇒MR=d(13x2+26x+15)dx ⇒ MR =
𝑑𝑥

2
𝑑 ( 13𝑥 ) 𝑑 ( 26𝑥 ) 𝑑 ( 15 )
⇒MR=d(13x2)dx+d(26x)dx+d(15)dx ⇒ MR = + +
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

2
𝑑(𝑥 ) 𝑑(𝑥)
⇒MR=13d(x2)dx+26d(x)dx+0 ⇒ MR = 13 + 26 +0
𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥

⇒MR=13×2x+26 ⇒ MR = 13 × 2𝑥 + 26

⇒MR=26x+26 ⇒ MR = 26𝑥 + 26

⇒MR=26(x+1) ⇒ 𝑀𝑅 = 26 ( 𝑥 + 1 )

Taking x=7𝑥 = 7, we get

⇒MR=26(7+1) ⇒ 𝑀𝑅 = 26 ( 7 + 1 )

⇒MR=26×8 ⇒ 𝑀𝑅 = 26 × 8

⇒MR=208 ⇒ 𝑀𝑅 = 208

Therefore, the required marginal revenue is Rs208Rs208.

6. Find the maximum and minimum values of function f(x)=sin2x+5𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥 + 5.

Ans: Given function is,

f(x)=sin2x+5𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = sin ⁡2𝑥 + 5

We know that,

−1≤sinθ≤1,∀θ∈R − 1 ≤ sin ⁡𝜃 ≤ 1 , ∀𝜃 ∈ 𝑅

−1≤sin2x≤1 − 1 ≤ sin ⁡2𝑥 ≤ 1

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Adding 5 on both sides,

−1+5≤sin2x+5≤1+5 − 1 + 5 ≤ sin ⁡2𝑥 + 5 ≤ 1 + 5

4≤sin2x+5≤64 ≤ sin ⁡2𝑥 + 5 ≤ 6

Therefore,

Max value of f(x)=sin2x+5𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = sin ⁡2𝑥 + 5 will be 6 and,

Min value of f(x)=sin2x+5𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = sin ⁡2𝑥 + 5 will be 4.

7. Find the maximum and minimum values (if any) of the function

f(x)=−|x−1|+7∀x∈R𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = − | 𝑥 − 1 | + 7∀𝑥 ∈ 𝑅

Ans: Given equation is f(x)=−|x+1|+3𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = − | 𝑥 + 1 | + 3

|x+1|>0 | 𝑥 + 1 | > 0

⇒−|x+1|<0 ⇒ − | 𝑥 + 1 | < 0

Maximum value of g(x)=𝑔 ( x ) = maximum value of −|x+1|+7 − | x + 1 | + 7

⇒0+7=7 ⇒ 0 + 7 = 7

Maximum value of f(x)=3𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 3

There is no minimum value of f(x)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) .

8. Find the value of a𝑎 for which the function f(x)=x2−2ax+6,x>0

2
Ans: Given function is f(x)=x2−2ax+6,x>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 − 2𝑎𝑥 + 6 , 𝑥 > 0

′
It will be strictly increasing when f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0.
′
f′(x)=2x−2a>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 − 2𝑎 > 0

⇒2(x−a)>0 ⇒ 2 ( 𝑥 − 𝑎 ) > 0

⇒x−a>0 ⇒ 𝑥 − 𝑎 > 0

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⇒a<x ⇒ 𝑎 < 𝑥

But x>0𝑥 > 0

Therefore, the maximum possible value of a𝑎 is 0 and all other values of a will be less than
0.

Hence, we get a≤0𝑎 ≤ 0.

9. Write the interval for which the function f(x)=cosx,0£x£2π𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 , 0£𝑥£2𝜋 is
decreasing.

Ans: The given function is f(x)=cosx,0≤x≤2π𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = cos ⁡𝑥 , 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋.

′
It will be a strictly decreasing function when f′(x)<0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0.

Differentiating w.r.t. x𝑥, we get

′
f′(x)=−sinx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = − sin ⁡𝑥

Now,Now,

′
f′(x)<0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0

⇒−sinx<0 ⇒ − sin ⁡𝑥 < 0

⇒sinx>0i.e.,(0,π) ⇒ sin ⁡𝑥 > 0i.e., ( 0 , 𝜋 )

Hence, the given function is decreasing in (0,π) ( 0 , 𝜋 ) .

𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑥 ^
10. What is the interval on which the function f(x)=logxx,xI^(0,¥)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = , 𝑥𝐼 ( 0 , ¥ )
𝑥
is increasing?

log ⁡𝑥
Ans: The given function is f(x)=logxx,x∈(0,∞)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = ,𝑥∈ (0,∞).
𝑥

′
It will be a strictly increasing function when f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0.

log ⁡𝑥
f(x)=logxx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) =
𝑥

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Therefore,

′ 1 log ⁡𝑥
f′(x)=1x2−logxx2𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 2
− 2
𝑥 𝑥

′ 1 − log ⁡𝑥
f′(x)=1−logxx2𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 2
𝑥

′
∵f′(x)>0 ∵ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0

2
1 − log ⁡𝑥
⇒1−logx2x2>0 ⇒ >0
2
𝑥

⇒1−logx>0 ⇒ 1 − log ⁡𝑥 > 0

⇒1>logx ⇒ 1 > log ⁡𝑥

⇒e>x ⇒ 𝑒 > 𝑥

Therefore, f(x)f ( x ) is increasing in the interval (0,e) ( 0 , 𝑒 ) .

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11. For which values of x𝑥, the functions y=x4−43x3𝑦 = 𝑥 − 𝑥 is increasing?
3

4 4 3
Ans: The given function is y=x4−43x3𝑦 = 𝑥 − 𝑥
3
′
It will be a strictly increasing function when f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0.

′
f′(x)>0and,𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0and,

′ 3 2
f′(x)=4x3−4x2𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 − 4𝑥

′ 2
f′(x)=4x2(x−1)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 ( 𝑥 − 1 )
2
4x2(x−1)>04𝑥 ( 𝑥 − 1 ) > 0

Now,

𝑑𝑦
dydx=0⇒x=0,x=1 =0⇒𝑥=0,𝑥=1
𝑑𝑥

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 ′
Since f′(x)<0∀x∈(−∞,0)∪(0,1)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0∀𝑥 ∈ ( − ∞ , 0 ) ∪ ( 0 , 1 ) and f𝑓 is continuous
in (−∞,0] ( − ∞ , 0 ] and [0,1] [ 0 , 1 ] . Therefore f𝑓 is decreasing in (−∞,1] ( − ∞ , 1 ] and
f𝑓 is increasing in [1,∞) [ 1 , ∞ ) .

Here f𝑓 is strictly decreasing in (−∞,0)∪(0,1) ( − ∞ , 0 ) ∪ ( 0 , 1 ) and is strictly increasing

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12. Write the interval for which the function f(x)=1x𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = is strictly decreasing.
𝑥

1
Ans: The given equation is f(x)=1x𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = .
𝑥
′
It will be a strictly decreasing function when f′(x)<0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0.

1
f(x)=x+1x𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 +
𝑥

′ 1
⇒f′(x)=1−1x2 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 1 − 2
𝑥

2
′ 𝑥 −1
⇒f′(x)=x2−1x2 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 2
𝑥
′
⇒f′(x)=0 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 0
2
𝑥 −1
⇒x2−1x2=0 ⇒ =0
2
𝑥

2
⇒x2−1=0 ⇒ 𝑥 − 1 = 0

⇒x=±1 ⇒ 𝑥 = ± 1

The intervals are (−∞,−1),(−1,1),(1,∞) ( − ∞ , − 1 ) , ( − 1 , 1 ) , ( 1 , ∞ )

′
f′(0)<0𝑓 ( 0 ) < 0

∴ ∴ Strictly decreasing in (−1,1) ( − 1 , 1 )

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13. Find the sub-interval of the interval (0,π/2) ( 0 , 𝜋 / 2 ) in which the function f(x)=sin3x
𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛3𝑥 is increasing.

Ans: The given function is f(x)=sin3x𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = sin ⁡3𝑥

On differentiating the above function with respect to x𝑥, we get,

′
f′(x)=3cos3x𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 3cos ⁡3𝑥
′
f(x)𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) will be increasing, when f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0

𝜋
Given that x∈(0,π2)𝑥 ∈ ( 0 , )
2

3𝜋
⇒3x∈(0,3π2) ⇒ 3𝑥 ∈ ( 0 , )
2

Cosine function is positive in the first quadrant and negative in the second quadrant.

case 1:

𝜋
When 3x∈(0,π2)3𝑥 ∈ ( 0 , )
2

⇒cos3x>0 ⇒ cos ⁡3𝑥 > 0

⇒3cos3x>0 ⇒ 3cos ⁡3𝑥 > 0

′ 𝜋
⇒f′(x)>0 for 0<3x<π2 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0 for 0 < 3𝑥 <
2

′ 𝜋
⇒f′(x)>0 for 0<x<π6 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0 for 0 < 𝑥 <
6

𝜋
∴f(x) ∴ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) is increasing in the interval (0,π6) ( 0 , )
6

case 2:

𝜋 3𝜋
When 3x∈(π2,3π2)3𝑥 ∈ ( , )
2 2

⇒cos3x<0 ⇒ cos ⁡3𝑥 < 0

⇒3cos3x<0 ⇒ 3cos ⁡3𝑥 < 0

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 ′ 𝜋 3𝜋
⇒f′(x)<0 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0 for π2<3x<3π2 < 3𝑥 <
2 2

′ 𝜋 𝜋
⇒f′(x)<0 ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) < 0 for π6<x<π2 < 𝑥 <
6 2

𝜋 𝜋
∴f(x) ∴ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) is decreasing in the interval (π6,π2) ( , )
6 2

14. Without using derivatives, find the maximum and minimum value of y=|3sinx+1|
𝑦 = | 3𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 + 1 | .

Ans: The given function is y=|3sinx+1|𝑦 = | 3sin ⁡𝑥 + 1 |

Maximum and minimum values of sinx={−1,1}sin ⁡𝑥 = { − 1 , 1 } respectively.

Therefore, the value of the given function will be maximum and minimum at only these
points.

Taking sinx=−1sin ⁡𝑥 = − 1

y=|3×(−1)+1|=>2𝑦 = | 3 × ( − 1 ) + 1 | => 2

Now, put sinx=1sin ⁡𝑥 = 1

y=|3×1+1|=>4𝑦 = | 3 × 1 + 1 | => 4

The maximum and minimum values of the given function are 4 and 2 respectively.

15. If f(x)=ax+cosx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 is strictly increasing on R𝑅, find a𝑎.

Ans: It is given that the function f(x)=ax+cosx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 + cos ⁡𝑥 is strictly increasing on R

Here function, f(x)=ax+cosx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 + cos ⁡𝑥

Differentiating f(x)f ( x ) with respect to xx we get,

′
f′(x)=a+(−sinx)=a−sinx𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑎 + ( − sin ⁡𝑥 ) = 𝑎 − sin ⁡𝑥

′
for strictly increasing, f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0

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Therefore,

a−sinx>0𝑎 − sin ⁡𝑥 > 0 it will be correct for all real value of x𝑥 only when a∈(−1,1)
𝑎∈ ( −1,1)

Hence the value of a belongs to (−1,1) ( − 1 , 1 ) .

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16. Write the interval in which the function f(x)=x9+3x7+64𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 64 is
increasing.

9 7
Ans: The given function is f(x)=x9+3x7+64𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 64.

′
For it to be a increasing function f′(x)>0𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) > 0

On differentiating both sides with respect to x, we get

9 7
f(x)=x9+3x7+64f ( x ) = x + 3x + 64

′ 8 6
⇒f′(x)=9x8+21x6 ⇒ f ( x ) = 9x + 21x

′ 6 2
⇒f′(x)=3x6(3x2+7) ⇒ 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 3x ( 3x + 7 )

∵ ∵ function is increasing.

6 2
3x6(3x2+7)>03𝑥 ( 3𝑥 + 7 ) > 0

⇒ ⇒ function is increasing on RR.

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17. What is the slope of the tangent to the curve f(x)=x3−5x+3𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 3 at the
point whose x𝑥 co-ordinate is 2?

3
Ans: The given equation of the curve is f=x3−5x+3𝑓 = 𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 3 …(1)

When x=2𝑥 = 2,

3
y=23−5.2+3𝑦 = 2 − 5.2 + 3

y=8−10+3𝑦 = 8 − 10 + 3

y=1𝑦 = 1

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Therefore, the point on the curve is (2,1) ( 2 , 1 ) .

Differentiating equation (1) with respect to x, we get

𝑑𝑦 2
dydx=3x2−5 = 3𝑥 − 5
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
Slope of tangent dydx
𝑑𝑥

Since x=2𝑥 = 2,
2
⇒3.22−5 ⇒ 3.2 − 5

⇒12−5 ⇒ 12 − 5

⇒7 ⇒ 7

Hence the slope of tangent is 7.

18. At what point on the curve

y=x2
2
𝑦=𝑥
∘
does the tangent make an angle of 45∘45 with positive direction of the x𝑥-axis?
2
Ans: The given equation of the curve is y=x2𝑦 = 𝑥

Differentiating the above with respect to x𝑥,

𝑑𝑦 2−1
⇒dydx=2x2−1 ⇒ = 2𝑥
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
⇒dydx=2x...(1) ⇒ = 2𝑥 . . . ( 1 )
𝑑𝑥

So,

𝑑𝑦
dydx= = The slope of tangent =tanθ = tan ⁡𝜃
𝑑𝑥

∘
The tangent makes an angle of 45∘45 with x𝑥-axis

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 𝑑𝑦 ∘
dydx=tan45∘=1…(2) = tan ⁡45 = 1 … ( 2 )
𝑑𝑥

∘
Because the tan45∘=1tan ⁡45 = 1

From the equation (1) $ (2), we get

⇒2x=1 ⇒ 2𝑥 = 1

1
⇒x=12 ⇒ 𝑥 =
2

1 2
Substitute x=12𝑥 = in y=x2𝑦 = 𝑥
2

2
1
⇒y=(12)2 ⇒ 𝑦 = ( )
2

1
⇒y=14 ⇒ 𝑦 =
4

1 1
Hence, the required point is (12,14) ( , ).
2 4

2
19. Find the point on the curve y=3x2−12x+9𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 12𝑥 + 9 at which the tangent is
parallel to x𝑥-axis.

2
Ans: The given equation of the curve is y=3x2−12x+9𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 12𝑥 + 9.

Differentiating the above equation with respect to x, we get

𝑑𝑦
dydx=6x−12 = 6𝑥 − 12
𝑑𝑥

m=6x−12𝑚 = 6𝑥 − 12

𝑑𝑦
dydx= = The slope of tangent =tanθ = tan ⁡𝜃
𝑑𝑥

If the tangent is parallel to x-axis.

m=0𝑚 = 0

⇒6x−12=0 ⇒ 6𝑥 − 12 = 0

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⇒x=2 ⇒ 𝑥 = 2

When x=2𝑥 = 2, then

2
y=3.22−12.2+9𝑦 = 3.2 − 12.2 + 9

y=12−24+9𝑦 = 12 − 24 + 9

y=−3𝑦 = − 3

Hence, the required point (x,y)=(2,−3) ( 𝑥 , 𝑦 ) = ( 2 , − 3 ) .

2
20. What is the slope of the normal to the curve y=5x2−4sinx𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 4𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 at x=0𝑥 = 0.

2
Ans: The given equation of the curve is y=5x2−4sinx𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 4sin ⁡𝑥.

Differentiating the above equation with respect to x, we get

𝑑𝑦
dydx=10x−4cosx = 10𝑥 − 4cos ⁡𝑥
𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦
dydx= = The slope of tangent =tanθ = tan ⁡𝜃
𝑑𝑥

Thus, slope of tangent at x=0𝑥 = 0 is,

⇒10×0−4cos0 ⇒ 10 × 0 − 4cos ⁡0

⇒0−4=4 ⇒ 0 − 4 = 4

Hence, slope of normal at the same point is,

∵m1×m2=−1 ∵ 𝑚1 × 𝑚2 = − 1

⇒4×m2=−1 ⇒ 4 × 𝑚 = − 1
2

−1
⇒m2=−14 ⇒ 𝑚2 =
4

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