The function y = xexp (-x²) has a minimum at x = -1/(√(2)). The second derivative of the function at the… · ABC26PH0784

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Quantum Chemistry · Topic: Quantum Chemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2001-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The function $y = x\exp(-x^2)$ has a minimum at $x = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. The second derivative of the function at the minimum is

(a)$2\sqrt{2}\exp\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)$

(b)$-2\sqrt{2}\exp\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)$

(c)0

(d)$-\sqrt{2}\exp\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)$

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

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