Question 56
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. On , has greatest value 1.
II. On , has a greatest value.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I: rises on , so its greatest value is . True.
II: on , comes as close to 1 as we like but never reaches it, so no value is the greatest. False.
Worth noting
A continuous function is sure to reach a greatest and a least value only on a closed interval.
- Concept
- Closed and open intervals
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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