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Maxima and Minima question types

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Maxima and Minima questions

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If $\text{f}(\text{x})=\frac{1}{4\text{x}^{2}+2\text{x}+1}$, then its maximum value is :
  1. $\frac{4}{3}$
  2. $\frac{2}{3}$
  3. $1$
  4. $\frac{3}{4}$ 
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If a cone of maximum volume is inscribed in a given sphere, then the ratio of the height of the cone to the diameter of the sphere is:
  1. $\frac{3}{4}$
  2. $\frac{1}{3}$
  3. $\frac{1}{4}$
  4. $\frac{2}{3}$ 
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The sum of two non-zero number is 8, the minimum value of the sum of the reciprohcle is :
  1. $\frac{1}{4}$
  2. $\frac{1}{2}$
  3. $\frac{1}{8}$
  4. None of these.
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Q 113 Marks3 Marks
Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
f(x) = x3 - 3x
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Q 143 Marks3 Marks
Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}\sqrt{1-\text{x}}, \text{x}\geq0$ 
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Q 153 Marks3 Marks
Find the points o local maxima or local minima, if any, of the following functions, using the first derivatives test. Also, find the local maximum or local minimum values, as the case may be:
$\text{f}(\text{x})=\text{x}^{3}-6\text{x}^{2}+9\text{x}+15$
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Q 164 Marks4 Marks
Show that among all positive number x and y with x2 + y2 = r2, the sum x + y is largest when x = y =$\sqrt{2}.$
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Q 184 Marks4 Marks
Prove that the semi-vertical angle of the right circular cone of given volume and least curved surface is $\cos^{-1}(\sqrt{2})$ .
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Q 194 Marks4 Marks
An isosceles triangle of vertical angle 2θ is inscribed in a circle of radius a. Show that the area of the triangle is maximum when $\theta = \frac{\pi}{6}.$ 
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Q 204 Marks4 Marks
Prove that the least perimeter of an isosceles triangle in which a circle of radius r can be inscribed is $6\sqrt{3}\text{ r}$.
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