Arts (English Medium) Class 12 - CBSE Important Questions for Mathematics

The function f(x) = x |x| is ______.

If y = `sqrt(ax + b)`, prove that `y((d^2y)/dx^2) + (dy/dx)^2` = 0.

If f(x) = `{{:(ax + b; 0 < x ≤ 1),(2x^2 - x; 1 < x < 2):}` is a differentiable function in (0, 2), then find the values of a and b.

The derivative of x^2x w.r.t. x is ______.

If f(x) = `{{:(x^2"," if x ≥ 1),(x"," if x < 1):}`, then show that f is not differentiable at x = 1.

Find the value(s) of 'λ' if the function

f(x) = `{{:((sin^2 λx)/x^2",", if x ≠ 0  "is continuous at"  x = 0.),(1",", if x = 0):}`

If y = tan x + sec x then prove that `(d^2y)/(dx^2) = cosx/(1 - sinx)^2`.

Differentiate `sec^-1 (1/sqrt(1 - x^2))` w.r.t. `sin^-1 (2xsqrt(1 - x^2))`.

Show that the semi-vertical angle of the cone of the maximum volume and of given slant height is `cos^(-1)(1/sqrt3)`

Show that the height of the cylinder of maximum volume, that can be inscribed in a sphere of radius R is `(2R)/sqrt3.`  Also, find the maximum volume.

Show that the equation of normal at any point t on the curve x = 3 cos t – cos³t and y = 3 sin t – sin³t is 4 (y cos³t – sin³t) = 3 sin 4t

Find the value of c in Rolle's theorem for the function `f(x) = x^3 - 3x " in " (-sqrt3, 0)`

Show that the function `f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 6x - 100` is increasing on R

Find a point on the curve y = (x − 2)² at which the tangent is parallel to the chord joining the points (2, 0) and (4, 4).

Show that the surface area of a closed cuboid with square base and given volume is minimum, when it is a cube.

The volume of a sphere is increasing at the rate of 3 cubic centimeter per second. Find the rate of increase of its surface area, when the radius is 2 cm

Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of a function f given by f(x) = 2x³ − 15x² + 36x + 1 on the interval [1, 5].

A tank with rectangular base and rectangular sides, open at the top, is to the constructed so that its depth is 2 m and volume is 8 m³. If building of tank cost 70 per square metre for the base and Rs 45 per square metre for sides, what is the cost of least expensive tank?

Prove that the semi-vertical angle of the right circular cone of given volume and least curved surface is \[\cot^{- 1} \left( \sqrt{2} \right)\] .

If logy = tan^–1 x, then show that `(1+x^2) (d^2y)/(dx^2) + (2x - 1) dy/dx = 0 .`