The second derivative of a function h is given byh′′(x)=ex2−sin(x). On which interval is the graph of h concave up?Use a graphing calculator.Choose 1 answer:(A) x<0.395 (B) x>0.395 (C) x<0 (D) x>0 (E) All real numbers
Q. The second derivative of a function h is given byh′′(x)=ex2−sin(x). On which interval is the graph of h concave up?Use a graphing calculator.Choose 1 answer:(A) x<0.395(B) x>0.395(C) x<0(D) x>0(E) All real numbers
Determine Concave Up: To find where the graph of h is concave up, we need to determine where h′′(x) is positive.
Find h''(x) > 0:h′′(x)=ex2−sin(x). Since ex2 is always positive, we need to find where e^{x^2} > \sin(x).
Graph y1 and y2: Use a graphing calculator to graph y1=ex2 and y2=sin(x) and find where y_1 > y_2.
Identify Intersection Point: After graphing, it looks like the graphs intersect around x=0.395. For x > 0.395, y1 is above y2, which means h′′(x) is positive.
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