If is a point at which Rolle's theorem holds for the function, in the interval , where , then is equal to:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Rolle's theorem requires , that is , which solves to , so . Differentiating, , and gives , i.e. . Evaluating the second derivative there gives .
JEE Main · 2020 · 08 Jan 2020 · Shift 1 · Single correct option