Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Relations and Functions

Question:

The function f(x) =$x^x$ has a critical point at :

Options:

$x= e$

$x=\frac{1}{e}$

$x=1$

$x=\sqrt{e}$

Correct Answer:

$x=\frac{1}{e}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $x=\frac{1}{e}$

$f(x) =x^x$

$f'(x)=x^x(1+\log x)=0$

$⇒\log x=-1$

$x=\frac{1}{e}$ → critical point