Question
If and are differentiable functions in satisfying and then for some
Options
Solution
Key Concepts and Formulas
- Rolle's Theorem: If a function is continuous on , differentiable on , and , then there exists a such that .
- Mean Value Theorem (MVT): If a function is continuous on and differentiable on , then there exists a such that .
- Differentiability implies continuity.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Construct an Auxiliary Function
We need to construct a function such that so that we can apply Rolle's Theorem. Let's try a linear combination of and : We want to find a constant such that and .
Step 2: Evaluate h(0) and h(1)
We have:
Step 3: Determine the Value of k
To apply Rolle's theorem, we need . Therefore,
Step 4: Define the Auxiliary Function h(x)
Now we can define our auxiliary function:
Step 5: Verify Rolle's Theorem Conditions
Since and are differentiable on , is also differentiable on . Differentiability implies continuity, so is continuous on . Also, and . Thus, . Therefore, all the conditions of Rolle's Theorem are satisfied.
Step 6: Apply Rolle's Theorem
Since satisfies the conditions of Rolle's Theorem on , there exists a such that .
Step 7: Calculate h'(x) and h'(c)
We have , so Therefore,
Step 8: Find the Relationship Between f'(c) and g'(c)
From , we get
Common Mistakes & Tips
- A common mistake is to not construct the correct auxiliary function. The key is to find a function such that to apply Rolle's Theorem.
- Remember that differentiability implies continuity. This is important for verifying the conditions of Rolle's Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem.
- Don't forget to verify that all conditions of Rolle's Theorem are satisfied before applying it.
Summary
We constructed an auxiliary function . We showed that , and since and are differentiable, is also differentiable. Therefore, we could apply Rolle's Theorem, which states that there exists a such that . This gave us the relationship .
Final Answer
The final answer is \boxed{f'(c) = 2g'(c)}, which corresponds to option (B).