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Application of Derivatives: Tangent and normal MCQ

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Tangent and normalEasyQuestion 310001

Question

The slope of the tangent to y = x² at x = 2 is:
  1. A
    4
    Correct
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    1

Correct answer

4

Explanation

dy/dx = 2x. At x = 2: slope = 2×2 = 4.

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