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

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

<p>It can be either true or false. (C)</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 $x = 0$. (D)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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 $t$. (D)</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. (D)</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 (D)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0 (C)</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) (D)</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 $x = rac{ ext{Ï€}}{2}$?

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

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

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

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

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

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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 â„“1 passing through points P and Q.
  • Find the equation of the plane that passes through point P and is perpendicular to line â„“2:
    • 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 = Ï€/2.
  • Argue that f has a local minimum at x = Ï€/2.

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