The maximum slope of the curve occurs at the point :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The slope of the curve is
and is stationary where
that is at and . Since gives and , the slope is maximum at .
At , .
The maximum slope occurs at the point .
and is stationary where
that is at and . Since gives and , the slope is maximum at .
At , .
The maximum slope occurs at the point .
JEE Main · 2021 · 26 Feb 2021 · Shift 1 · Single correct option