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Let the function $ f(x) $ be continuous in the interval $ [a, b] $ and differentiable in $ (a, b) $ . Then there is at least one point $ c $ in $ (a, b) $ at which the tangent to the curve $ y = f (x) $ is parallel to

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • $ x $ - axis
  • $ y $ - axis
  • the straight line
  • the chord joining the points $ (a, f (a)) $ and $ (b, f (b)) $
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The Correct Option is D

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Answer (d) the chord joining the points $ (a, f (a)) $ and $ (b, f (b)) $
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Concepts Used:

Continuity

A function is said to be continuous at a point x = a,  if

limx→a

f(x) Exists, and

limx→a

f(x) = f(a)

It implies that if the left hand limit (L.H.L), right hand limit (R.H.L) and the value of the function at x=a exists and these parameters are equal to each other, then the function f is said to be continuous at x=a.

If the function is undefined or does not exist, then we say that the function is discontinuous.

Conditions for continuity of a function: For any function to be continuous, it must meet the following conditions:

  • The function f(x) specified at x = a, is continuous only if f(a) belongs to real number.
  • The limit of the function as x approaches a, exists.
  • The limit of the function as x approaches a, must be equal to the function value at x = a.