JEE Mathematics · Medium

Application of Derivatives: Mean Value Theorem MCQ

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Mean Value TheoremMediumQuestion 310008

Question

Rolle's theorem requires f(a) = f(b) and:
  1. A
    f continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b)
    Correct
  2. B
    f is constant
  3. C
    f is linear
  4. D
    f'(a) = f'(b)

Correct answer

f continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b)

Explanation

Rolle's theorem: if f is continuous on [a,b], differentiable on (a,b), and f(a) = f(b), then ∃ c ∈ (a,b) such that f'(c) = 0.