Calculus for Engineers: Master the Fundamentals with Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is a necessary condition for a function to have a maximum or minimum?

Accepted Answer

The first derivative is equal to zero.

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The second derivative is positive.

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The second derivative is negative.

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The function is continuous.

Question 2

Calculate the area under the curve of the function f(x) = x² between x = 0 and x = 2.

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4/3

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2/3

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8/3

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16/3

Question 3

Find the Taylor series expansion of the function f(x) = eˣ about x = 0.

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1 + x + x²/2 + x³/3 + ...

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x + x²/2 + x³/3 + ...

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e + x + x²/2 + x³/3 + ...

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1 + x + x²/2 + x³/6 + ...

Question 4

According to the chain rule, if f(x) = g(h(x)), then f'(x) is:

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f'(x) = g'(h(x)) * h'(x)

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f'(x) = h'(g(x)) * g'(x)

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f'(x) = g'(x)

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f'(x) = h'(x)

Question 5

Which of the following is the integral of cos(3x) with respect to x?

Accepted Answer

(1/3)sin(3x) + C

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3sin(3x) + C

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sin(3x) + C

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(3/cos(3x)) + C

Question 6

Which of the following is a second-order differential equation?

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y'' + y = 0

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y' + y = 0

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y''' + y' = 0

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y'''' + y'' = 0

Question 7

Identify the concept that is not considered fundamental in Calculus?

Accepted Answer

Sine functions

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Limits

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Derivatives

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Integrals

Question 8

Classify the following differential equation: y' + y = sin(x)

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First-order differential equation

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Second-order differential equation

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Third-order differential equation

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Partial differential equation

Question 9

The limit of a function as x approaches a is the value that the function outputs when x is equal to a. True or False?

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False

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True

Question 10

A differential equation expresses the relationship between a function and its derivatives. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 11

Differential equations play a significant role in engineering, describing phenomena like motion, fluid flow, and electrical circuit behavior. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 12

Determine the limit of (x^2 - 1) / (x - 1) as x approaches 1.

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1

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0

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2

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-1

Question 13

Identify the integral of e^x.

Accepted Answer

e^(x+1) + C

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x*e^x + C

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1/e^x + C

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e^x/x + C

Question 14

Identify the chain rule for derivatives.

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d/dx(f(g(x))) = f'(g(x))*g'(x)

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d/dx(f(g(x))) = g'(x)*f(g(x))

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d/dx(f(g(x))) = f(g(x))*g'(x)

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d/dx(f(g(x))) = f'(x)*g(x)

Question 15

Find the inverse function of f(x) = 2x + 1.

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f^-1(x) = (x - 1)/2

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f^-1(x) = 2x - 1

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f^-1(x) = 1/2x + 1

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f^-1(x) does not exist

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of the derivative of a function?

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To calculate the instantaneous rate of change of the function.

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To determine if the function is always increasing.

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To find the constant value of the function.

Question 17

Which of the following most accurately describes the derivative of a function f(x)?

Accepted Answer

The rate of change of f(x) with respect to x

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The slope of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) at a particular point

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The area under the curve of f(x) from a to b

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The integral of f(x) from a to b

Question 18

Determine the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 + 2x.

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2x + 2

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x^2 + 2

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2x

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1

Question 19

State the fundamental theorem of calculus.

Accepted Answer

The integral of a derivative is the original function.

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The derivative of an integral is the original function.

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The derivative of a constant is zero.

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The integral of a continuous function is a continuous function.

Question 20

Which of the following is a differential equation?

Accepted Answer

An equation involving derivatives of a function

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An equation involving integrals of a function

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An equation involving the Laplacian of a function

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An equation involving the gradient of a function

Question 21

Find the general solution to the differential equation dy/dx = y.

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y = Ce^x

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y = Cx

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y = C

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y = x/C

Question 22

What is the definition of a limit?

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The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a particular value

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The value that a function takes at a particular point

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The derivative of a function at a particular point

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The integral of a function from a to b

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept of calculus?

Accepted Answer

Trigonometry

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Limits

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Derivatives

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Integrals

Question 24

Calculate the derivative of the function f(x) = x^2.

Accepted Answer

2x

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x^2

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1

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0

Question 25

Which integral represents the area under the curve of the function f(x) = sin(x) from x = 0 to x = π?

Accepted Answer

∫[0, π] sin(x) dx

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∫[π, 0] sin(x) dx

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∫[0, 2π] sin(x) dx

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∫[π, 2π] sin(x) dx

Question 26

Which theorem determines whether a function is continuous at a given point?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate Value Theorem

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Cauchy's Mean Value Theorem

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Extreme Value Theorem

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Rolle's Theorem

Question 27

What is the order of the differential equation y''' - 2y'' + y' + y = 0?

Accepted Answer

Third order

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First order

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Second order

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Fourth order

Question 28

Find the derivative of the logarithmic function f(x) = ln(x^2 + 1).

Accepted Answer

2x/(x^2 + 1)

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1/(x^2 + 1)

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x^2/(x^2 + 1)

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1/x

Question 29

Which property is NOT applicable to integrals?

Accepted Answer

Commutativity

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Linearity

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Additivity

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Associativity

Question 30

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of integration by parts and u-substitution. Provide examples of integrals where each method is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Integration by parts is better for integrals involving products of functions, while u-substitution is better for integrals involving composite functions.

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Both techniques are equally advantageous, making the choice arbitrary.

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Integration by parts is more efficient than u-substitution, making u-substitution unnecessary.

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U-substitution has no limitations compared to integration by parts.

Question 31

How do you calculate the volume of a solid of revolution formed by rotating the region bounded by the curve y = f(x) and the x-axis around the x-axis using integrals?

Accepted Answer

The process involves slicing the solid into infinitely thin disks, perpendicular to the axis of revolution, calculating the area of each disk, and then integrating these areas to find the total volume.

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Integrals are used to find the surface area of a solid of revolution.

Question 32

Find the derivative of the function f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x + 1.

Accepted Answer

3x^2 + 4x - 5

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x^2 + 4x - 5x

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x^3 + 4x^2 - 5

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3x^2 - 4x + 5

Question 33

Find the Fourier series of the function f(x) = x on the interval [-π, π].

Accepted Answer

Σ[n=1 to ∞] (-1)^(n+1) * (4/nπ) * sin(nx)

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Σ[n=0 to ∞] (-1)^(n+1) * (4/nπ) * cos(nx)

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Σ[n=0 to ∞] (4/nπ) * sin(nx)

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Σ[n=1 to ∞] (4/nπ) * cos(nx)

Question 34

Identify the critical points of the function f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x + 1.

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x = 0, 2

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x = 1, 3

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x = -1, 2

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x = 0, -2

Question 35

Determine whether the function f(x) = x^4 + 2x^2 - 3 is increasing or decreasing on the interval (-∞, -1).

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Decreasing

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Increasing

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Constant

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Cannot be determined

Question 36

Solve the differential equation dy/dx = x + y.

Accepted Answer

y = (x + C)e^x

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y = xe^x + C

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y = x^2e^x + C

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y = (x - C)e^x

Question 37

Which of the following is the Taylor series expansion of the function f(x) = e^x at x = 0?

Accepted Answer

1 + x + x^2/2! + x^3/3! + ...

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x + x^2/2! + x^3/3! + x^4/4! + ...

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1/x + x/2! + x^2/3! + x^3/4! + ...

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1 - x + x^2/2! - x^3/3! + ...

Question 38

Determine whether the series ∑ (n=1 to ∞) 1/n^2 converges or diverges.

Accepted Answer

Converges

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Diverges

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Cannot be determined

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Converges conditionally

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a second-order linear differential equation with constant coefficients?

Accepted Answer

y'' - 3y' + 2y = 0

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y' - 3y = 0

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y' + y = sin(x)

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y''''' + 2y' = 0

Question 40

Find the derivative of the function  *f(x) = x³ + 2x² - 5x + 1*.

Accepted Answer

3x² + 4x - 5

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x³ + 4x² - 10x + 5

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3x² - 4x + 5

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x³ - 2x² + 5x - 1

Question 41

Calculate the indefinite integral of  *∫(x² + 3x - 2) dx*.

Accepted Answer

x³/3 + (3/2)x² - 2x + C

Answer

3x³ + x² - 2x + C

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(1/3)x³ + x² - 2x + C

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x³ + 3x² - 2x + C

Question 42

Evaluate the limit: *lim(x→1) (x² - 1)/(x - 1)*

Accepted Answer

2

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0

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Undefined

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1

Question 43

What is the general solution to the differential equation *y' = 2x + 1*?

Accepted Answer

y = x² + x + C

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y = 2x² + x + C

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y = x² - x + C

Question 44

What is the formula for the volume of a sphere with radius *r*?

Accepted Answer

(4/3)πr³

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(1/3)πr³

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4πr²

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πr³

Question 45

Find the slope of the tangent line to the curve *y = x² + 2x - 3* at the point *(1, 0)*.

Accepted Answer

4

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3

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2

Question 46

Determine the area under the curve *y = sin(x)* from *x = 0* to *x = π*.

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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4

Answer

π

Question 47

Does the infinite series *∑(n=1 to ∞) (n/(n² + 1))* converge or diverge?

Accepted Answer

Convergent

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Divergent

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Conditionally convergent

Question 48

What is the Taylor series expansion of *e^x* about *x = 0*?

Accepted Answer

∑(n=0 to ∞) (x^n/n!)

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∑(n=1 to ∞) (x^n/n)

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∑(n=0 to ∞) (x^(2n)/n!)

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∑(n=1 to ∞) (x^(2n+1)/n!)

Question 49

Calculate the Laplace transform of the function *f(t) = t²*.

Accepted Answer

2/(s³)

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s²

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1/(s²)

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1/s

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept of calculus?

Accepted Answer

Algebra

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Integrals

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Derivatives

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Limits

Question 51

What is the derivative of sin(x)?

Accepted Answer

cos(x)

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-sin(x)

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sin(x)

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-cos(x)

Question 52

Which of the following is a method for finding derivatives?

Accepted Answer

Chain rule

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Substitution

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Power rule

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Integration by parts

Question 53

What is the indefinite integral of ∫(x^2 + 1) dx?

Accepted Answer

(x^3/3) + x + C

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(x^2/2) + x + C

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(x^3) + x + C

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x^2 + x + C

Question 54

Which of the following is a limit that exists?

Accepted Answer

lim (x -> 0) (sin(x)/x)

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lim (x -> 0) sin(1/x)

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lim (x -> 1) (x - 1)/(x^2 - 1)

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lim (x -> ∞) e^(-x^2)

Question 55

What is the differential equation that describes a simple harmonic motion?

Accepted Answer

d^2y/dt^2 + ω^2y = 0

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d^2y/dt^2 - ky = 0

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dy/dt - ω^2y = 0

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dy/dt + ky = 0

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a type of differential equation?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary differential equation

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Partial differential equation

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Linear differential equation

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Nonlinear differential equation

Question 57

What is the solution to the differential equation dy/dx = y?

Accepted Answer

y = Ce^x

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y = C/x

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y = Cx

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y = Ce^(-x)

Question 58

Which of the following is a property of the definite integral?

Accepted Answer

Additivity

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Linearity

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Product rule

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Chain rule

Question 59

What is the volume of the solid generated by rotating the function y = x^3 from x = 0 to x = 1 about the y-axis?

Accepted Answer

(π/4)

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4(π)

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(π)

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2(π)