Calculus Concepts

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between differential and integral calculus?

  • Differential calculus deals with areas, while integral calculus deals with volumes.
  • Integral calculus is the inverse operation of differential calculus. (correct)
  • Differential calculus focuses on the accumulation of quantities, and integral calculus focuses on instantaneous rates of change.
  • Differential calculus is the inverse operation of integral calculus.

A function is said to be continuous at a point $x = a$ if which of the following conditions are met?

  • The limit as $x$ approaches $a$ does not exist, but $f(a)$ is defined.
  • The limit as $x$ approaches $a$ exists, but $f(a)$ may or may not be defined.
  • The limit as $x$ approaches $a$ exists, and $f(a)$ is defined.
  • The limit as $x$ approaches $a$ exists, $f(a)$ is defined, and the limit equals $f(a)$. (correct)

Given $f(x) = x^2 * sin(x)$, which differentiation rule would be most appropriate to find $f'(x)$?

  • Product Rule (correct)
  • Chain Rule
  • Quotient Rule
  • Power Rule

What does the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus establish?

<p>A connection between differentiation and integration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{sin(x)}{x}$, what technique is most directly applicable?

<p>L'Hôpital's Rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of optimization problems using calculus, what is a critical point?

<p>A point where the first derivative is zero or undefined. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests can be used to determine whether the series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2}$ converges?

<p>Integral Test (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the indefinite integral $\int f(x) dx$ represent?

<p>A function whose derivative is $f(x)$. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a power series of the form $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} c_n(x-a)^n$, what does 'a' represent?

<p>The center of the series (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a Taylor series and a Maclaurin series?

<p>A Maclaurin series is centered at $x = 0$, while a Taylor series is centered at any point 'a'. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Calculus?

Branch of math focused on limits, functions, derivatives, integrals, and infinite series.

What is Differential Calculus?

Deals with the instantaneous rate of change of a function.

What is Integral Calculus?

Concerns the accumulation of quantities and the area under a curve.

What is a Limit?

Value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value.

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What is a Derivative?

The instantaneous rate of change of a function.

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What is an Integral?

Represents the antiderivative of a function.

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What is a Definite Integral?

Area between the curve f(x) and the x-axis from x = a to x = b.

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Divergence Test

If lim (n→∞) a_n ≠ 0, then the series diverges.

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What is a Power Series?

Series of the form Σ(n=0 to ∞) c_n(x - a)^n.

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What is a Taylor Series?

Represents a function as an infinite sum of terms involving its derivatives.

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