Math7_SampleExam-Chapter-2-Problems

Math 7 – Calculus I
Sample Problems for Exam # 2

Note: This is designed to be a sample of the types of questions that could appear on the exam. Do not expect
questions on the actual exam to be identical or just like these questions.
Directions: Answer all of the questions on this exam and clearly show all necessary work in order to receive credit
or partial credit. This exam is closed book and closed notes. Scientific (but not graphing) calculators are allowed
for this exam. Cell phones are not allowed during the exam, even to be used as a calculator.
1. Let 𝐷(𝑡) be the U.S. national debt at time t. The table below gives approximate values
of this function by providing end of the year estimates, in billions of dollars, from 1985
to 2010.
𝑡 𝐷(𝑡)
1985 1945.9
1990 3364.8
1995 4988.7
2000 5662.2
2005 8170.4
2010 14,025.2
a) Find the average rate of change U.S. national debt with respect to time between the
years 2000 and 2010.
b) Estimate the value of 𝐷′(2000). Also, interpret this value in a sentence.

2. The number of bacteria after 𝑡 hours in a controlled laboratory experiment is given by
the function 𝑏 = 𝑓(𝑡).
a) Write the meaning of the derivative 𝑓′(6). Be sure to include the units.
b) Would you expect 𝑓′(6) to be positive or negative? Explain in a sentence why.

Now, suppose that there is an unlimited amount of space and nutrients for the
bacteria. Which would you think should be larger, 𝑓′(6) or 𝑓′(12)? Briefly
explain why.
3. If 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥, find the first derivative of f using the definition of derivative.
4. The graph below (from the Department of Energy) shows how driving speed affects gas
mileage. Fuel economy F is measured in miles per gallon and speed v is measured in
miles per hour.
a) What is the meaning of the derivative 𝐹′(𝑣).
b) Sketch the graph of 𝐹′(𝑣).
c) At what speed should you drive if you want to save on gas?

5. The figure below shows the graphs of three functions. One is the position of a car, one
is the velocity of the car, and one is the acceleration of the car. Identify each curve.
6. Find the first derivative of the following functions:
𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 cos √𝑥
𝑥 −2/3
𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 + 1
𝑓(𝑥) = sin2 (cos √sin 𝜋𝑥)

7. Find the nth derivative, 𝑦 (𝑛) , of 𝑦 = 1/𝑥.
8. Find the value of k such that the line −3𝑥 + 𝑦 = 12 is tangent to the curve 𝑦 = 𝑘√𝑥.
𝑎𝑥 2 + 10 , if 𝑥 < 2
9. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = { 2 .
𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 𝑏 , if 𝑥 ≥ 2
Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 such that f is differentiable everywhere.
10. Find constants A and B such that the function 𝑦 = 𝐴 sin 𝑥 + 𝐵 cos 𝑥 satisfies the
differential equation 𝑦 ′′ + 𝑦 ′ − 2𝑦 = sin 𝑥.
11. Let f be a function whose graph is shown below. Assume that 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 2 ).
Use the graph of f to estimate the value of 𝑔′(2).
𝑑𝑦
12. Use implicit differentiation to find for the equation sin(𝑥 + 𝑦) = 𝑦 2 cos 𝑥.
𝑑𝑥
13. A hot air balloon rising straight up from a level field is tracked by a range finder 500 feet
from the lift-off point. At the moment the range-finder’s elevation angle is 𝜋/4 the
angle is increasing at a rate of 0.14 radians per minute. Find the rate at which the
balloon is rising at that moment.
14. Car A is travelling west at 50 miles per hour and Car B is travelling north at 60 miles per
hour. Both cars are headed for the intersection of the two roads. Find the rate at which
the two cars are approaching each other when Car A is 0.3 miles from the intersection
and Car B is 0.4 miles from the intersection.
15. A particular person learning to type has an achievement record given approximately by:
2
𝑁 = 75 (1 − 2 ) , 3 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 20
𝑡
where N is the number of words per minute typed after t weeks of practice. Use
differentials to approximate the improvement in typing from 5 to 5.5 weeks of practice.

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Sample Problems for Exam # 2

b) Estimate the value of 𝐷′(2000). Also, interpret this value in a sentence.

b) Would you expect 𝑓′(6) to be positive or negative? Explain in a sentence why.

a) What is the meaning of the derivative 𝐹′(𝑣).

b) Sketch the graph of 𝐹′(𝑣).

c) At what speed should you drive if you want to save on gas?

6. Find the first derivative of the following functions:

𝑓(𝑥) = sin2 (cos √sin 𝜋𝑥)

Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏 such that f is differentiable everywhere.

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