Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the function f(t)=∣t−1∣f(t)=|t-1| on the interval [0,3][0,3]. Let the accumulation function be F(x)=∫0xf(t) dtF(x)=\displaystyle\int_{0}^{x} f(t)\,dt for 0≤x≤30\le x\le 3. (a) Derive a piecewise formula for F(x)F(x) by evaluating the integral directly. Simplify each piece. (b) Determine each interval on [0,3][0,3] where FF is differentiable and each interval where FF is twice differentiable. Justify carefully. (c) On the intervals where F′′(x)F''(x) exists, establish the sign of F′′(x)F''(x) and hence identify where FF is concave up and where it is concave down. (d) Classify x=1x=1 with respect to differentiability, concavity, and inflection. Provide a concise logical argument for each classification.

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