Q43 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let f be any continuous function on 0, 2 and twice differentiable on 0, 2. If f0=0, f1=1 and f2=2, then :

  • A
    f"x>0 for all x∈0, 2
  • B
    f'x=0 for some x∈0, 2
  • Correct answer
    C
    f"x=0 for some x∈0, 2
  • D
    f"x=0 for all x∈0, 2

Solution

Given f0=0, f1=1 and f2=2

Let, hx=fx-x

Clearly hx, will be continuous and twice differentiable on 0, 2.

Now, h0=h1=h2=0

By Rolle's mean value theorem in 0, 1, we get

h'c1=0   

⇒f'c1-1=0   

⇒f'c1=1, where c1∈0, 1

Also, in the interval 1, 2

h'c2=0

⇒f׀c2-1=0

⇒f'c2=1, where c2∈1, 2

Now, use Rolle's theorem on c1, c2 for h'x, 

 We have, h''(c)=0

⇒f''(c)=0, where c∈c1, c2

Hence,  f''(c)=0 for some x∈0, 2.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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