Home
Class 12
MATHS
For what value of 'k' the function {{...

For what value of 'k' the function
`{{:(kx^2",",x le 2),(3",",x>2):}` is continuous at x=2

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To determine the value of \( k \) for which the function \[ f(x) = \begin{cases} kx^2 & \text{if } x \leq 2 \\ 3 & \text{if } x > 2 \end{cases} \] is continuous at \( x = 2 \), we need to ensure that the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit at \( x = 2 \) are equal to the function value at that point. ### Step 1: Find \( f(2) \) Since \( x = 2 \) falls under the case \( x \leq 2 \), we use the first part of the function: \[ f(2) = k(2^2) = 4k \] ### Step 2: Find the left-hand limit as \( x \) approaches 2 The left-hand limit is given by: \[ \lim_{x \to 2^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \to 2^-} kx^2 = k(2^2) = 4k \] ### Step 3: Find the right-hand limit as \( x \) approaches 2 The right-hand limit is given by: \[ \lim_{x \to 2^+} f(x) = 3 \] ### Step 4: Set the left-hand limit equal to the right-hand limit For the function to be continuous at \( x = 2 \), we need: \[ 4k = 3 \] ### Step 5: Solve for \( k \) To find \( k \), we can rearrange the equation: \[ k = \frac{3}{4} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the value of \( k \) for which the function is continuous at \( x = 2 \) is \[ \boxed{\frac{3}{4}} \]
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • PRACTICE PAPER I

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise Section B|9 Videos
  • PRACTICE PAPER I

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise Section C|9 Videos
  • MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise SIX MARK QUESTIONS|20 Videos
  • PRACTICE PAPER II

    CBSE COMPLEMENTARY MATERIAL|Exercise Section D|6 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

For what value of k, the function f(x) ={:{(Kx^2", " x le 2 ),(" "5", " xgt2):}, is continuous at x=2.

The value of k, so that the function f(x)={:{(kx)-5k, xle2),(3,xgt2):} is continuous at x = 2, is:

For what value of k, the function f(x)={((x)/(|x|+2x^(2))",", x ne 0),(k",", x=0):} is continuous at x = 0 ?

For what value of k, the function f(x) ={:{((x^2-4)/(x-2)", " x ne 2),(" "k", " x=2):}, is continuous at x =2.

The value of 'k' for which f(x)= {(kx^2", " x ge 2 ),(12", "x lt 2):} continuous at x=2 is :

Find the value of k, so that the function f(x) = {(kx^2 + 5, if x le 1), (2, if x gt 1):} is continuous at x = 1

Find the value of k, so that the function f(x) = {(kx^2 + 5, if x le 1), (2, if x gt 1):} is continuous at x = 1

for what value of k is the funcation . f(x)={{:(k(x^(2)-2x)",", if, x le0),(4x+1",",if , x gt 0):} (i) continuous at x=0? (ii) continuous at x= 1 ? (iii) continuous at x = -1?

For what value of k, the function f(x)={kx^(2),quad if x<=2 and 3,quad if x<2 is continuous?