Definite-Integration Question 536

Question: If $ f(t)=\int_{,-t}^{,t}{\frac{dx}{1+x^{2}},} $ then $ {f}’(1) $ is

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Options:

A) Zero

B) 2/3

C) $ -,1 $

D) 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Given $ f(t)=\int_{-t}^{t}{\frac{dx}{1+x^{2}}} $ $ =[{{\tan }^{-1}}x]_{-t}^{t} $ $ =2{{\tan }^{-1}}t $ Differentiating with respect to t, $ {f}’(t)=\frac{2}{1+t^{2}} $
Þ $ f’(1)=\frac{2}{2}=1 $ .