Question:

Let $b$ be a nonzero real number. Suppose $f : R \rightarrow R$ is a differentiable function such that $f(0)=1$. If the derivative $f^{\prime}$ of $f$ satisfies the equation
$f^{\prime}(x)=\frac{f(x)}{b^{2}+x^{2}}$
for all $x \in R$, then which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Updated On: May 13, 2024
  • If \(b>0\), then $f$ is an increasing function

  • If \(b<0\), then $f$ is a decreasing function

  • $f ( x ) f (- x )=1$ for all $x \in R$
  • $f(x)-f(-x)=0$ for all $x \in R$
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The Correct Option is A, C

Solution and Explanation

(A) If \(b>0\), then $f$ is an increasing function
(C) $f ( x ) f (- x )=1$ for all $x \in R$

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