Textbook Question
110. Suppose the derivative of the function y = f(x) is
y'=(x-1)^22(x-2)(x-4).
At what points, if any, does the graph of f have a local minimum, local maximum, or
point of inflection?
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Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives
Hass15th EditionThomas' CalculusISBN: 9780137616077
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions155
- Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity240
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives337
- Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives293
- Ch. 5 - Integrals41
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Definite Integrals25
- Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions489
- Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration398
- Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations60
- Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series119
- Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates58
Chapter 4, Problem 4.5.26
26. Constructing cylinders Compare the answers to the following two construction problems.
a. A rectangular sheet of perimeter 36 cm and dimensions x cm by y cm is to be rolled into a cylinder as shown in part (a) of the figure. What values of x and y give the largest volume?
b. The same sheet is to be revolved about one of the sides of length y to sweep out the cylinder as shown in part (b) of the figure. What values of x and y give the largest volume?
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Step 1: Define the problem mathematically. For part (a), the rectangular sheet is rolled into a cylinder where the circumference of the base is x and the height is y. For part (b), the sheet is revolved about the side of length y, forming a cylinder with height y and radius x/2.
Step 2: Express the perimeter constraint. The perimeter of the rectangular sheet is given as 36 cm, so we have the equation: 2x + 2y = 36. Simplify this to y = 18 - x.
Step 3: Write the volume formulas. For part (a), the volume of the cylinder is V = πr²h, where r = x/(2π) (radius derived from circumference x) and h = y. Substitute y = 18 - x into the formula. For part (b), the volume is V = πr²h, where r = x/2 and h = y. Again, substitute y = 18 - x into the formula.
Step 4: Maximize the volume. For both parts, take the derivative of the respective volume functions with respect to x, set the derivative equal to zero, and solve for x. Use the constraint y = 18 - x to find the corresponding value of y.
Step 5: Verify the solution. Check the second derivative to ensure the critical points correspond to a maximum. Compare the maximum volumes obtained for part (a) and part (b) to complete the analysis.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Volume of a Cylinder
The volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula V = πr²h, where r is the radius of the base and h is the height. In this problem, the dimensions of the rectangular sheet (x and y) will determine the radius and height of the resulting cylinder. Understanding how to derive these dimensions from the given perimeter is crucial for maximizing the volume.
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Optimization in Calculus
Optimization involves finding the maximum or minimum values of a function. In this context, we need to maximize the volume of the cylinder formed from the rectangular sheet. This typically requires setting up a function based on the dimensions and using techniques such as taking derivatives and applying critical point analysis to find optimal values.
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Perimeter Constraints
The perimeter of the rectangular sheet is a constraint that affects the dimensions x and y. Given that the perimeter is 36 cm, we have the equation 2x + 2y = 36, which simplifies to x + y = 18. This relationship must be used to express one variable in terms of the other when setting up the volume function for optimization.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Identifying Extrema
In Exercises 19–40:
a. Find the open intervals on which the function is increasing and those on which it is decreasing.
b. Identify the function’s local extreme values, if any, saying where they occur.
f(x) = x − 6√(x − 1)
Textbook Question
Identifying Extrema
In Exercises 15–18:
a. Find the open intervals on which the function is increasing and those on which it is decreasing.
b. Identify the function’s local and absolute extreme values, if any, saying where they occur.
Textbook Question
107. Marginal cost The accompanying graph shows the hypothetical cost c=f(x) of manufacturing x items. At approximately what production level does the marginal cost change from decreasing to increasing?
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Textbook Question
Theory and Examples
In Exercises 53 and 54, show that the function has neither an absolute minimum nor an absolute maximum on its natural domain.
y = x¹¹ + x³ + x − 5
Textbook Question
Finding Functions from Derivatives
In Exercises 37–40, find the function with the given derivative whose graph passes through the point P.
f'(x) = 2x − 1, P(0,0)