Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let L(k)L(k) denote the arc length of the graph of y=kx2y = kx^{2} for 0≤x≤10 \le x \le 1, where k>0k>0. Which of the following statements about L(k)L(k) is true? a) L(k)L(k) is the same for all positive kk. b) L(k)L(k) is directly proportional to kk. c) L(k)L(k) increases as kk increases. d) L(k)L(k) increases for 0<k<10<k<1 and decreases for k>1k>1.

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