What is the value of K such that the curve yx3 kx has a poin
What is the value of K such that the curve y=x^3 -(k/x) has a point of inflection at x=1 Give full working and explination
Solution
y=x^3 -(k/x)
y \' = 3x^2 + (k/x^2)
y \" = 6x -(2k/x^3)
For inflection points, y \" =0
=> 6x - (2k/x^3) =0
=> 2k/x^3 = 6x
=> k/x^3 = 3x
=> k = 3x^4
The inflection point is at x=1
so, k = 3* 1^4 = 3