Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

If the normal to the curve $y=f(x)$ at the point (3, 4) makes an angle $\frac{3\pi }{4}$ with the positive x-axis then $f'(3)=$ _________.

Options:

-1

1

$-\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1

$y=f(x)$ Point (3, 4)

slope of normal = $\tan\frac{3π}{4}=-1$

slope of normal = $\frac{-1}{f'(x)}$

so basically $\frac{-1}{f'(3)}=-1$

$⇒f'(3)=1$