MATH 1A FINAL (PRACTICE 1)

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What is the derivative of the function $f(x) = 2x ext{ln}(x)$?

$f'(x) = 2 ext{ln}(x) + 2$

Calculate the limit: $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x^4}$.

$0$

What is the limit of $\lim_{x \to 0^+} \frac{\cos(x)}{x}$?

$\infty$

What is the derivative of $f(x) = \ln |x \sec(x) + 1|$?

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Explain how to approach the integral for $\int 2x \ln(x) , dx$.

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Determine the limit: $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sqrt{x}}{x}$.

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What type of functions are being derived and integrated in the exam?

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What is a critical aspect of the exam regarding justifying answers?

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What is the first step to solve the integral ( \int (3x - 1)^2 , dx )?

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Describe how to find the local extrema of the function ( f(x) = 5x^{2/3} + x^{5/3} ).

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How do you evaluate the tangent line at ( x = 1 ) for the curve ( y = \int_{0}^{3x} \cos(\pi t) , dt + 2x )?

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What is the total area enclosed by the curves ( y = e^x ) and ( y = e^{2-x} ) from ( x = 0 ) to ( x = 2 )?

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What are the dimensions of an open-topped box with a square base and volume 32 that minimizes material usage?

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How is the maximum distance traveled by a train that accelerates and decelerates at ( 4 , m/s^2 ) determined?

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What is the significance of the limit in calculus?

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How do you find inflection points of a function?

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Flashcards

Derivative

The process of finding the rate of change of a function at a specific point.

Limit

A limit that approaches a specific value as the input approaches a certain value.

Integral

Finding the total area under a curve between two points.

Derivatives of Natural Log and Exponential Functions

A function where the derivative is the original function itself.

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Differentiation

The process of finding the derivative of a function.

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Integration

The process of finding the integral of a function.

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Composite Functions

A function that is defined by a combination of two or more functions.

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Riemann Sum

A mathematical expression that represents the limit of a sum as the number of terms approaches infinity.

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Finding Extrema and Inflection Points

The process of finding extreme points (maxima and minima) and inflection points of a function, which describe the function's behavior and shape.

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Tangent Line

A line that touches a curve at a single point and has the same slope as the curve at that point.

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Area Between Curves

The total area enclosed between two curves, calculated by integrating the difference between the two functions over a specified interval.

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Optimization Problems

A process of finding the dimensions of a shape that minimize or maximize a specific property (e.g., surface area, volume) while respecting constraints.

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Acceleration

The rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time, often measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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Definite Integral

A mathematical technique for calculating the value of a definite integral, which involves finding an antiderivative of the integrand and evaluating it at the limits of integration.

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Antiderivative

The opposite operation of differentiation, a process of finding a function whose derivative is a given function.

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Study Notes

MATH 1A FINAL (PRACTICE 1)

  • Instructions:
    • Do not turn over until instructed
    • Write name and SID on each page
    • Exam has 10 questions
    • Exam duration: 3 hours
    • Do not remove pages
    • Extra scratch paper on back, label clearly
    • Calculators are not permitted
    • Show all work, partial credit possible
    • No justification, no credit

Exam Content Overview

  • Question 1: Calculate derivatives of functions (2x ln(x)/sin(x) and ln|xsec(x)+1|) without limit definition.
  • Question 2: Calculate limits (lim x→0- sin(x)/x4 and lim x→0+ cos(x)).
  • Question 3: Calculate integrals (integral (√x - 1)2dx from 3 to 4 and integral of x ln(x) / (2x) dx from 1 to e3).
  • Question 4: Determine local extrema and inflection points of the function f(x) = 5x(2/3) + x(5/3).
  • Question 5: Find the equation of the tangent line at x=1 for y = integral of cos(Ï€t)/2x dt from 0 to 3x.
  • Question 6: Calculate the total area of the region enclosed by y = ex and y = e2-x between x=0 and x=2.
  • Question 7: Design an open-topped box with a square base and volume 32 to minimize material amount.
  • Question 8: Determine maximum distance a train can travel in 1 minute if accelerating/decelerating at 4 meters per sec2 and maximum speed is 60 meters per second.
  • Question 9: Calculate the limit lim n→∞ Σni=1 (2i/ n3 + i3).
  • Question 10: Find the volume of a solid with base given by ellipse x2/4 + y2/9 = 1 and equilateral triangular cross-sections parallel to the y-axis. (Use area of equilateral triangle with side length l, 13l2/4.)

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