The function y=x (-x2 ) has a minimum at x=-1√(2). The second derivative of the function at the minimum is

ABC26PH0784 · Quantum Chemistry

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

The function $\mathrm{y}=\mathrm{x} \exp \left(-\mathrm{x}^{2}\right)$ has a minimum at $\mathrm{x}=-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$. 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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