MATH 121, Calculus I – Exam I (Fall 2013)

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This exam has a total value of 200 points. It consists of two parts. The first part contains 14
multiple-choice questions, each worth 10 points. The second part contains 3 long- answer
problems, each worth 20 points. There are 17 problems in total to be solved. Additionally the last
page of the exam consists an extra-credit problems in worth 20 points. This is strictly a closed-
book exam and the use of technology (including calculators, phones, tablets, and laptops) is
prohibited. No extra paper is allowed and only the work shown on the front side of each provided
page of the exam will be graded.

Score
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Problem 4
Problem 5
Problem 6
Problem 7
Problem 8
Problem 9
Problem 10
Problem 11
Problem 12
Problem 13
Problem 14
Problem 15
Problem 16
Problem 17
Extra Credit
Total
Honor code: “I have not cheated on this exam and I am not aware that anyone else has cheated
on this exam.”
Signatures: (at time of submission).
(Upon receipt of graded exam).
 Multiple- choice Questions
Instructions: place the appropriate letter fer your answer fer each problem in the blank box that
is provided. Correct answers do not require work to receive full credit. However, partial credit
can be awarded to incorrect answers based on work shown in the adjacent blank space. Hence,
you are strongly advised to show work for each problem.
lim √ 3+ x−√ 3
1. Find the exact value of x→0
.[10 points]
x
A. √ 3
B. 0
⊥
C.
2√ 3
D. The limit does not exist.
5 2 x
2. Let f ( x )= x −ⅇ . Find the value of x for which the second derivative f ' ' ( x ) equals zero. [10
2
points]
A. Ln 5
B. 5ⅇ
C. 0
D. ⅇ 5
4 1 5
(
3. Find the derivative of f ( x ) = 1+ x − 3 . [10 points]
x )
17
20 3 5
A. x + 83
3 3x

( )
2
5 1
B. 1+ x 4 + 3
3 x

( ) ( 4 + x1 )
2
5 4 1 x
3

C. 1+ x − 3
2
3 x

( )
2
5 3 3 1
D. x 4 x + 2
3 x
4. Use implicit differentiation to find an equation of the tangent line to the curve sin x +cos y=1
at the point
π π
( )
, . [10 points]
2 2
π
A. y− =4 x−
2
π
2( )
B. y=¿ π
π
C. y− = x−
2
π
2 ( )
π
D. y=
2
5. Which of the following statements are true? (Since there may be more than one correct
answer, determine all correct answers.) [10 points]
f −¿ ( a)
A. If lim f ( x )− ¿ exists, then f is differentiable at a .
x→ a x −a
B. If f is continuous at a , then f is differentiable at a .
C. If lim f ( x )exists, then f is differentiable at a .
x→ a

D. If f is differentiable at a , then lim f ( x )=f ( a ) .

x→ a

6. If F ( x )=f ( g ( x ) ) , where f (−2 )=8 , f ' (−2 )=4 , f ' ( 5 )=3 , g ( 5 )=−2 , g ' ( 5 ) =6 , find F ' ( 5 ) . [10
points]
A. 24
B. 8
C. 12
D. 20
7. Find the domain of the function f ( x )= √ 1−x ln x . [10 points]
A. (0, +∞ )
B. (0,1)
C. (-∞ , 1)
D. [0, 1]
8. For what value of the constant c is the function f continuous on (−∞ , ∞ )?[10 points]

{
2
f ( x )= c x +2 x , ⅈfx <2 ;
2 x +4 , ⅈfx ≥2 ;

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4
1 3 3
9. For what value(s) of x does the graph of f ( x )= x −x +3 have a horizontal tangent? [10
3
points]
A. 0
B. 0 and 3
C. 2
D. 0 and 2
10. Given the function find the open interval(s) where f is concave down, i.e. where the
second derivative f ' ' (x <0). [10 points]
A. (4 /3, + ∞)
B. (−∞ , 4 /3)
C. (−∞ , 4 /3]
D. [4 /3, + ∞)
π
11. Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve y=2 x sin x at the point ( , π ). [10 points]
2
 A. y=2 x +2 π
B. y=2 x
C. y=−2 x +2 π
D. y=−2 x
ln s
12. Find k ' ( s ) if k ( s )=¿ . [10 points]
s2
1
A.
2 s2
−2
B. 4
s
1 2 ln s
C. 3 + 3
s s
1 2 ln s
D. 3 − 3 .
s s
lim |h|
13. Find h → 0 . [10 points]
h
A. 1
B. -1
C. ∞
D. The limit does not exist.
lim x+2
14. Find the value of x →∞
. [10 points]
2
9 x +1
A. 0
B. 1/9
C. 2/9
D. ∞

Long- Answer Problems

Instructions: Please show all necessary work and provide full justification for each answer.
Place a box around each answer.
15. Let f ( x )=2 x 2+ 1. Use the limit definition of the derivative to find f ' ' ( x ) . [20 points]
16. The position function of a particle is given by s ( t ) =3 t 2−t 3 , t ≥ 0. [20 points]
(a) When does the particle reach a velocity of 0 m/s? explain the significance of this value of
t.
(b) When does the particle have acceleration 0 m/ s2?
17. On what interval(s) is the function f ( x )=x 3 ⅇ x increasing? [20 points]
Extra Credit. Choose exactly one of the following problems. [20 points]
(i) A 25-ft ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. The bottom of the ladder is pulled
horizontally away from the wall at 3 ft/sec. how far is the top of the ladder sliding
down the wall when the bottom of the ladder is 15 ft away from the wall?

(ii) Find the derivative of f ( x )=( cos x ) x .

(iii) Show that the function f ( x )=| x−2|. is continuous everywhere but not differentiable at
x = 2 (A sketch may provide insight about this problem, but will not be considered a
complete solution by itself.)