engineering mathematics MCQ #832

If y = √x, then dy/dx =

engineering mathematics MCQ #832

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If y = √x, then dy/dx =

    • A) 1 / (2√x)
    • B) 1 / √x
    • C) √x / 2
    • D) 1 / (2x)

    Answer: 1 / (2√x)

    Explanation: Since y = x^(1/2), using the power rule, dy/dx = (1/2)x^(-1/2) = 1 / (2√x).