Functions Question 579

Question: If $ f(x)=2x^{6}+3x^{4}+4x^{2} $ then $ f’(x) $ is

[DCE 2005]

Options:

A) Even function

B) An odd function

C) Neither even nor odd

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ f(x)=2x^{6}+3x^{4}+4x^{2} $ $ f(-x)=2{{(-x)}^{6}}+3{{(-x)}^{4}}+4{{(-x)}^{2}}=f(x) $
Þ $ f(x) $ is an even function and derivative of an even function is always odd.