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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following option best is correct regarding calculus theorems?
Options
A ∫e³x dx = 3e³x
B ∫f’(x) dx = f(x)
Correct Answer
C d/dx [cosec² x] = −(1/2)cosec x cot x
D d/dx [cosec² x] = −(1/2)cosec x cot x
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Option B states that the indefinite integral of the derivative of a function f'(x) is the function f(x) (plus an arbitrary constant of integration, which is implied in indefinite integrals). This is a direct consequence of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Let's examine other options:
  • Option A: ∫e³x dx = (1/3)e³x + C, not 3e³x.
  • Options C and D are identical. The derivative of cosec²x is d/dx[(cosec x)²] = 2(cosec x)(-cosec x cot x) = -2cosec²x cot x, which is not −(1/2)cosec x cot x.
Therefore, option B is the only correct statement.

Hint

Recall the fundamental relationship between differentiation and integration as inverse operations.

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