Calculus I - Chapter 1: Functions and Limits
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Which of the following statements about the limit of a function is true?

  • The limit may not always exist. (correct)
  • Limits can only be evaluated at points within the domain.
  • Limit values are always bounded between 0 and 1.
  • The limit must be equal to the function's value at that point.

The Vertical Line Test can be used to determine if a curve is a function.

True (A)

What does it mean for a function to be continuous at a point?

A function is continuous at a point if the limit as x approaches that point equals the function's value at that point.

The __________ specifies the set of possible input values for a function.

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Match the following limit laws with their respective descriptions:

<p>(1) = Limit of a sum (2) = Limit of a difference (3) = Limit of a product (4) = Constant multiple of a limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Comparison Theorem, if $f(x) ≤ g(x)$ near $a$, then what can be concluded about their limits?

<p>lim $f(x)$ ≤ lim $g(x)$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A piecewise defined function can have different formulations depending on the input value.

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

If the limit of $f(x)$ as $x$ approaches $a$ is $L$, it can be expressed as lim $f(x)$ = __________.

<p>L</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the exponent rule $a^{x} a^{y}$?

<p>$a^{x+y}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the base 'a' of an exponential function is greater than 1, the function is decreasing.

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What is the horizontal asymptote of the exponential function $y = a^{x}$ when $0 < a < 1$?

<p>y = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the inverse function $f^{-1}(x)$, the domain is the _________ of the original function.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Exponential Growth = An increasing function with base greater than 1 Horizontal Line Test = A method to check if a function is one-to-one Inverse Function = A function that reverses the effect of the original function Exponential Decay = A decreasing function with base between 0 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct cancellation equation for inverse functions?

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The graph of an inverse function $f^{-1}$ can be obtained by reflecting the graph of $f$ about the line $y = x$.

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What must be true for a function to have an inverse?

<p>It must be one-to-one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Direct Substitution Property state about a function f and a number a in its domain?

<p>lim f(x) = f(a) as x approaches a. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A function is considered continuous at a number a if the limit as x approaches a equals f(a).

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What is the result of the limit lim f(g(x)) as x approaches a if g(x) approaches b and f is continuous at b?

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If g is continuous at a and f is continuous at g(a), then the composite function (f ◦ g)(x) = f(g(x)) is __________ at a.

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Match the following rules with their descriptions:

<p>Power Rule = d/dx [x^n] = n<em>x^(n-1) Product Rule = d/dx [f(x)g(x)] = f(x)g'(x) + g(x)f'(x) Sum Rule = d/dx [f(x) + g(x)] = f'(x) + g'(x) Constant Multiple Rule = d/dx [cf(x)] = c</em>f'(x)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Intermediate Value Theorem, what can be concluded if f is continuous on [a, b] and N is between f(a) and f(b)?

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Polynomials and trigonometric functions are continuous at every number in their domains.

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What is the derivative of a constant multiplied by a function, expressed as cf(x)?

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If $f^{-1}(a) = b$, what is true about $f(b)$?

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The derivative of $arcsin(x)$ for all $-1 < x < 1$ is given by $d(arcsin(x))/dx = 1/ oot{1-x^2}$.

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What is the derivative of $sinh(x)$?

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The formula for L'Hospital's Rule states that if $ ext{lim} f(x)$ and $ ext{lim} g(x)$ both approach ______ as $x$ approaches $a$, then $ ext{lim} f(x)/g(x) = ext{lim} f'(x)/g'(x)$.

<p>0 or ±∞</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following inverse trigonometric functions with their derivatives:

<p>arcsin(x) = $1/ oot{1 - x^2}$ arccos(x) = $-1/ oot{1 - x^2}$ arctan(x) = $1/(1 + x^2)$ sinh^{-1}(x) = $1/ oot{1 + x^2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a condition for applying L'Hospital's Rule?

<p>Both functions are differentiable near the limit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The derivative of $e^{x}$ is equal to $e^{x}$.

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What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = ln(|x|)$?

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What is the result of the integral of a function over an interval where the function is always non-negative?

<p>The integral is greater than or equal to zero. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states that if a function is continuous on [a, b], the integral of the function from a to b equals zero.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When integrating the function $f(x)$ from $a$ to $b$, what does the area under the curve represent?

<p>The definite integral of the function f(x) from a to b.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $f(x) = c$, then the integral of $f(x)$ from $a$ to $b$ equals __________.

<p>c(b - a)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following properties with their corresponding statements:

<p>(1) = Integral equals zero if function is zero. (2) = Switching limits results in the negative integral. (3) = Integrating a constant yields the constant times width. (4) = Integration of sum is the sum of integrals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property describes the relationship between two functions when one is greater than or equal to the other over a given interval?

<p>The integral of the larger function is always greater. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The integral of a function can be decomposed into integrals of its parts.

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If $f(x)$ is continuous on [a, b], then $\int_a^b f(x)dx = __________ - __________$ where $F$ is an antiderivative of $f$.

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Which theorem states that a continuous function on a closed interval attains an absolute maximum and minimum value?

<p>Extreme Value Theorem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Rolle's Theorem, if a function is differentiable on an open interval and continuous on a closed interval, it must have at least one point where the derivative is zero if the function values at the endpoints are equal.

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

What is the condition for a function to be classified as increasing on an interval?

<p>f' (x) &gt; 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a function is _ on an interval, then the graph of the function is ______ on that interval.

<p>concave upward</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the first derivative test for local extreme values?

<p>If f' changes from negative to positive at c, then f has a local minimum at c. (A), If f' changes from negative to positive at c, then f has a local maximum at c. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if f'(x) = g'(x) for all x in an interval (a, b)?

<p>f(x) is constant with respect to g(x) in that interval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _ Theorem states that if f' (x) = 0 for all x in an interval, then f is constant on that interval.

<p>Theorem 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Function

A rule that assigns exactly one output value to each input value. The set of all possible input values is called the domain, and the set of all possible output values is called the range.

Piecewise Defined Function

A function defined by different formulas for different parts of its domain.

Symmetry: Even Function

A function f(x) where f(-x) = f(x) for all x in its domain. The graph of an even function is symmetric about the y-axis.

Symmetry: Odd Function

A function f(x) where f(-x) = -f(x) for all x in its domain. The graph of an odd function is symmetric about the origin.

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Limit of a Function

The value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value.

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One-sided Limits

Two limits that describe how a function behaves as it approaches a value from either the left or right side.

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Continuity

A function is continuous at a point if the limit exists at that point and is equal to the function's value at that point.

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Discontinuity

A function is discontinuous at a point if the limit does not exist at that point or is not equal to the function's value at that point.

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Direct Substitution Property

If 'f' is a polynomial, trigonometric, or rational function and 'a' is in the domain of 'f', then the limit of 'f(x)' as 'x' approaches 'a' is simply 'f(a)'

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Continuity at a point

A function 'f' is continuous at a number 'a' if the limit of 'f(x)' as 'x' approaches 'a' equals the value of 'f(a)'

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Properties of Continuity

These properties describe how continuity behaves with arithmetic operations and function composition

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Composite Function Continuity

If 'g' is continuous at 'a' and 'f' is continuous at 'g(a)', then the composite function 'f(g(x))' is continuous at 'a'

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Intermediate Value Theorem

If 'f' is continuous on [a, b] and 'N' is between 'f(a)' and 'f(b)', then there exists a 'c' in (a, b) such that 'f(c) = N'

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Tangent Line and Velocity

The tangent line to a curve at a point gives the instantaneous slope, which represents the velocity at that point

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Average Rate of Change

The average rate of change of a function over an interval measures the overall change in the function's output

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Instantaneous Rate of Change

The instantaneous rate of change of a function at a point measures the rate of change at that specific moment

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Exponential Function (a > 1)

A function of the form y = ax, where a is greater than 1. These functions increase rapidly as x increases, approaching infinity as x approaches infinity.

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Exponential Function (0 < a < 1)

A function of the form y = ax, where a is between 0 and 1. These functions decrease rapidly as x increases, approaching zero as x approaches infinity.

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Horizontal Asymptote

A horizontal line that the graph of a function approaches as x approaches positive or negative infinity. It's like a 'barrier' the graph gets closer and closer to but never touches.

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One-to-One Function

A function where each output value corresponds to exactly one input value. No horizontal line can intersect the graph more than once.

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Inverse Function

A function that 'undoes' the original function. If f(x) maps 'a' to 'b', then f⁻¹(x) maps 'b' back to 'a'.

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Finding the Inverse Function

A step-by-step process to find the inverse function of a given function. Involves swapping x and y, solving for y, and then replacing 'y' with 'f⁻¹(x)'.

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Cancellation Equations

Equations that demonstrate the relationship between a function and its inverse. They show that applying a function and its inverse in succession results in the original input.

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Continuity of Inverse Function

If a one-to-one function is continuous on an interval, then its inverse function is also continuous on the corresponding interval.

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Inverse Function Derivative

If f⁻¹(a) = b and f'(b) ≠ 0, the derivative of the inverse function at 'a' is the reciprocal of the derivative of the original function at 'b'.

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Derivative of Logarithmic Function

The derivative of log_a(|x|) is 1/(x * ln(a)), where 'a' is the base of the logarithm.

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Derivative of Exponential Function

The derivative of a^x is ln(a) * a^x, where 'a' is the base of the exponential function.

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Logarithmic Differentiation

A technique used to find the derivative of functions involving products, quotients, and powers.

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Derivative of arcsin(x)

The derivative of arcsin(x) is 1/√(1 - x²), for -1 < x < 1.

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Derivative of arccos(x)

The derivative of arccos(x) is -1/√(1 - x²), for -1 < x < 1.

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Derivative of arctan(x)

The derivative of arctan(x) is 1/(1 + x²), for all real numbers.

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L'Hospital's Rule

A rule used to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms involving fractions where both the numerator and denominator approach zero or infinity.

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Critical Number

A number 'c' in the domain of a function 'f' where either f'(c) = 0 or f'(c) does not exist. These points are candidates for local maxima and minima.

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Concave Upward

A portion of a function's graph where the second derivative is positive. The graph curves upward like a cup.

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Concave Downward

A portion of a function's graph where the second derivative is negative. The graph curves downward like a frown.

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Inflection Point

A point on the graph where the concavity changes (from upward to downward or vice versa). The second derivative is either zero or undefined at this point.

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Antiderivative

A function whose derivative is the given function. It represents the 'reverse' of differentiation.

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Extreme Value Theorem

If a function is continuous on a closed interval, then it must have an absolute maximum and an absolute minimum value within that interval.

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Fermat's Theorem

If a function has a local maximum or minimum at a point, and the derivative exists at that point, then the derivative must be zero at that point.

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Closed Interval Method

A method for finding the absolute maximum and minimum values of a continuous function on a closed interval. It involves identifying critical numbers and checking function values at the endpoints.

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Definite Integral Property 1

The definite integral of a function over an interval where the upper and lower limits of integration are the same is equal to 0.

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Definite Integral Property 2

Swapping the upper and lower limits of integration changes the sign of the definite integral.

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Definite Integral Property 3

The definite integral of a constant 'c' over an interval [a, b] is equal to the constant multiplied by the length of the interval.

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Definite Integral Property 4

A constant factor can be pulled out of a definite integral.

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Definite Integral Property 5

The integral of a sum of functions is equal to the sum of the integrals of each function.

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Definite Integral Property 6

The integral of a difference of functions is equal to the difference of the integrals of each function.

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Definite Integral Property 7

The definite integral of a function over an interval can be split into two integrals over subintervals.

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Comparison Property 8

If a function is non-negative over an interval, then its definite integral over that interval is also non-negative.

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Study Notes

Calculus I - Chapter 1: Functions and Limits

  • Functions: Defined as a relationship between input (x) and output (y) values.
  • Domain: Set of all possible input values (x).
  • Range: Set of all possible output values (y).
  • Piecewise Defined Functions: Functions defined by different rules on different parts of their domain.
  • Symmetry: Functions can be even (symmetric about the y-axis) or odd (symmetric about the origin).
  • Composite Functions: A function within another function.
  • Limits of Functions: The value a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value.
  • One-Sided Limits: Left-hand limit (approaching from the left) and right-hand limit (approaching from the right).
  • Continuity: A function is continuous at a point if the limit at that point equals the function value at that point.
  • Discontinuity: A point at which a function is not continuous.
  • Limits Involving Infinity: The behavior of a function as the input approaches positive or negative infinity.
  • Horizontal Asymptotes: Limits as x approaches infinity.
  • Vertical Asymptotes: Limits approaching vertical lines.
  • Vertical Line Test: A curve in a plane is a function if no vertical line intersects the curve more than once.

Calculus I - Chapter 1: Limit Laws

  • Sum/Difference Law: The limit of a sum/difference of functions is the sum/difference of their limits.
  • Constant Multiple Law: The limit of a constant times a function is the constant times the limit of the function.
  • Product Law: The limit of a product of functions is the product of their limits.
  • Quotient Law: The limit of a quotient of functions is the quotient of their limits, provided the denominator's limit isn't zero.
  • Power Law: Limit of a function raised to a power is the limit of the function raised to the power.
  • Comparison Theorem: If f(x) ≤ g(x) near a, and the limits exist, then limit of f ≤ limit of g.
  • Squeeze Theorem: If f(x) ≤ g(x) ≤ h(x) near a, and limits of f and h equal L, then the limit of g is also L.

Calculus I - Chapter 2: Derivatives

  • Tangent Line: Line that touches a curve at a single point, representing instantaneous rate of change.
  • Average Rate of Change: Change in output over a given interval.
  • Instantaneous Rate of Change: Rate of change at a particular point, given by the derivative.
  • Derivatives: The instantaneous rate of change of a function.
  • Implicit Differentiation: Finding the derivative of a function where the output variable is not explicitly defined in terms of the input variable.
  • Related Rates: Finding how one rate of change affects another.
  • Linear Approximations: Using a tangent line to approximate a function near a point.
  • Differentials: An independent variable with the derivative used to approximate changes in output for a given change in input.

Calculus I - Chapter 3: Inverse Functions

  • Definition of Inverse Function: A function f⁻¹ which reverses the action of another function f so that f(f⁻¹(x)) = x and f⁻¹(f(y)) = y
  • Horizontal Line Test: A function has an inverse if no horizontal line intersects its graph more than once.
  • Cancellation Equation: f⁻¹(f(x)) = x, f(f⁻¹(x)) = x
  • Continuity of Inverse Functions: If a function is continuous on an interval, the inverse function is also continuous over its domain.

Calculus I - Chapter 4: Applications of Differentiation

  • Absolute/Local Maximum/Minimum: Highest or lowest values a function attains.
  • Critical Numbers: Input values where the derivative is zero or undefined.
  • Rolle's Theorem: If f is continuous on [a,b], differentiable on (a,b), and f(a) = f(b), then there is a c in (a,b) such that f'(c) = 0
  • Mean Value Theorem: If f is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b), then there is a c in (a,b) such that f'(c) = (f(b) - f(a)) / (b-a)
  • Increasing/Decreasing Functions: Identifies intervals where a function is increasing or decreasing based on the sign of the derivative.
  • **Concave Upward/Downward:**Identifies intervals where a function's graph curves upward or downward base on the sign of the second derivative.
  • Inflection Point: Points where concavity changes from upward to downward or vice versa.
  • Optimization Problems: Finding the maximum or minimum values of function subject to constraints.

Calculus I - Chapter 5: Integrals

  • Riemann Sums: Used to approximate areas under curves.
  • Definite Integrals: The limit of Riemann sums.
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Relates differentiation and integration.
  • Mean Value Theorem for Integrals: Describes a point within the interval where the function's average value is attained.
  • Substitution Rule: A method for evaluating integrals using substitution.
  • Integrals of Symmetric functions: Even/Odd functions and their properties when integrated over symmetric intervals.

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