Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :
First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:
For a Real valued function ‘f’:
a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].
b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).
c) f(a) = f(b)
Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.
Given function is:
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We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable over R.
Let’s check the values of function ‘f’ at the extremums,
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⇒ f(0) = 0 – 4(0)
⇒ f(0) = 0
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⇒ .
We got . So, there exists a cϵ
such that f’(c) = 0.
Let’s find the derivative of function ‘f.’
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We have f’(c) = 0
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We know
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∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.