Introduction to Mathematics & Calculus 1A - Sample Test 1
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Introduction to Mathematics & Calculus 1A - Sample Test 1

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What is the nature of the predicate p ∧ p?

  • Tautology (correct)
  • Contradiction
  • Dependent condition
  • Neither
  • What can be concluded about the predicate p ∧ (¬ p)?

  • It can be either true or false.
  • It is always true if p is false.
  • It is a tautology.
  • It is a contradiction. (correct)
  • What is the result of the expression p ∨ (¬ p)?

  • It is a contradiction.
  • It is always false.
  • It is a tautology. (correct)
  • It can be true or false.
  • What can be concluded about the limits of the function $f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 \cos(x)} + 3x^2$ as $x$ approaches 0 from the right?

    <p>The limit does not exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about p → (¬ p) is correct?

    <p>It can be either true or false.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the conclusion about differentiability of the function $f(x) = x^4 - 2x^2$ at $x = 0$?

    <p>The function is not differentiable at $x = 0$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If A = { k+k 1 , k ∈ N }, what can be determined about min A?

    <p>It is always positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $mn$ is even, which of the following must be true?

    <p>At least one of $m$ or $n$ is even.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating the projection of vector u onto vector v, which of the following components is essential?

    <p>The cosine of the angle between u and v.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of the parametric equations for a line that goes through points $P$ and $Q$?

    <p>It uses a parameter to express $x$, $y$, and $z$ in terms of $t$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step when defining the vectors u = PQ and v = PR from points P and Q?

    <p>Subtract the coordinates of P from those of Q.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of sets defined by digits, how many odd numbers can be found in the set $A$, where each number consists of 4 digits from the set {1, 2, 3}?

    <p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential range of values for the expression k+k 1, where k belongs to the natural numbers?

    <p>Non-negative integers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the function $f(x)$ defined as $f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 \cos(x)} + 3x^2$, what behavior should be observed as $x$ approaches 0 from the left?

    <p>The function approaches 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using mathematical induction in proving statements about $n$?

    <p>To generalize statements for all integers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of evaluating $lim_{x \to 0} \frac{f(x)}{x}$ for $f(x) = x^4 - 2x^2$?

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

    What is the limit of $ rac{ ext{sin}(t) - 1}{t}$ as $t$ approaches infinity?

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

    What is the derivative $f'(x)$ for the function $f(x) = ext{sin}(x) ext{cos}(2x)$?

    <p>cos(x) cos(2x) - 2 sin(x) sin(2x)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Taylor polynomial of order two for the function $f(x) = ext{sin}(x) ext{cos}(2x)$ around the point $x = rac{ ext{π}}{2}$?

    <p>$ rac{1}{2}(x - rac{ ext{π}}{2})^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At $x = rac{ ext{π}}{2}$, how can you argue if $f(x) = ext{sin}(x) ext{cos}(2x)$ has a local minimum?

    <p>The second derivative is positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the function $f(x) = ext{sin}(x) ext{cos}(2x)$?

    <p>It oscillates between -1 and 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to the limit of $ rac{ ext{sin}(t) - 1}{t}$ if you took the limit as $t$ approaches 0 instead?

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

    If $f''(x)$ is negative at $x = rac{ ext{π}}{2}$ for the function $f(x) = ext{sin}(x) ext{cos}(2x)$, what does that indicate?

    <p>The function has a local maximum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In computing the Taylor polynomial, what is a critical first step?

    <p>Evaluating the function at the expansion point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Mathematics & Calculus 1A - Sample Test 1

    • This exam has 11 exercises.
    • Exercises 1-4 require only final answers to be filled on the answer form.
    • Exercises 5-11 require full calculations and argumentation to be written on the answer form.
    • Electronic devices are not allowed.

    Sets

    • A = {k + k^1, k ∈ N}
    • Find the infimum (inf A), maximum (max A), minimum (min A), and supremum (sup A) of the set A.

    Logic

    • Determine whether the following predicates are a tautology, a contradiction, or neither:
      • p ∧ p
      • p ∧ (¬ p)
      • p ∨ (¬ p)
      • p → (¬ p)

    Vectors

    • P = (1, 1, 0)
    • Q = (1, 1, 1)
    • R = (2, -1, 2)
    • u = PQ (vector from P to Q)
    • v = PR (vector from P to R)
    • Calculate the cross product of u and v (u × v).
    • Calculate the projection of u onto vector v.

    Lines and Planes in R3

    • P = (1, -1, 4)
    • Q = (3, 2, 3)
    • Find the parametric equations for the line ℓ1 passing through points P and Q.
    • Find the equation of the plane that passes through point P and is perpendicular to line ℓ2:
      • x = 1 - t
      • y = 3 - 2t
      • z = 2 - t
      • t ∈ R
    • Simplify the equation of the plane as much as possible.

    Mathematical Induction

    • Prove that for all n ∈ N ∪ {0}, the following holds:
      • ∑(i=0 to n) (i+2)/(n+3) = n/(n+3)
    • Use the hint: (n+r 1) = (r−n 1) + (nr) for all n, r ∈ N, r ≤ n.

    Sets and Counting

    • A is a set of 4-digit numbers where each digit is from the set {1, 2, 3}.
    • Determine the number of odd numbers in set A.
    • Determine the number of numbers in A that are odd or start with digit 1.

    Limits and Continuity

    • f(x) = √(x^2 * cos(x) + 3x^2)
    • Calculate the limit of f(x)/x as x approaches 0 from the right (lim x→0+ f(x)/x) and from the left (lim x→0− f(x)/x)
    • Conclude that lim x→0 f(x)/x does not exist.
    • Show that f is not differentiable at x = 0.

    Derivatives and Critical Points

    • f(x) = x^4 - 2x^2
    • Find all critical points of f.
    • Find the absolute minimum and maximum values of f on the interval [-1, 2].

    Limits at Infinity

    • Compute the limit as t approaches infinity of (sin(t) - 1) / t or argue that the limit does not exist.

    Taylor Polynomials

    • f(x) = sin(x) * cos(2x)
    • Show that f'(x) = cos(x) * cos(2x) - 2 * sin(x) * sin(2x).
    • Compute the Taylor polynomial of order 2 around the point x = π/2.
    • Argue that f has a local minimum at x = π/2.

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    This sample test covers various topics in Mathematics and Calculus 1A, including sets, logic, vectors, and lines and planes in R3. It consists of 11 exercises requiring both final answers and detailed calculations. No electronic devices are allowed during the exam.

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