Application of Derivatives 4 Question 4
4. If is a non-zero polynomial of degree four, having local extreme points at , then the set contains exactly
(a) four rational numbers
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(b) two irrational and two rational numbers
(c) four irrational numbers
(d) two irrational and one rational number
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 4. (d)
Solution:
- The non-zero four degree polynomial
has extremum points at , so we can assume
where,
[integrating both sides]
where,
Now, since
Thus,
Key Idea
(i) Use formula of volume of cylinder,
(ii) For maximum or minimum, put first derivative of
Let a sphere of radius 3 , which inscribed a right circular cylinder having radius
From the figure,
and
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get