Suppose f x is a polynomial of degree four having critical points at - 1 ,   0 ,   1 . If T = x…

Suppose fx is a polynomial of degree four having critical points at -1, 0, 1. If T=xR |fx=f0, then the sum of squares of all the elements of T is :
  1. 4
  2. 6
  3. 2
  4. 8

Solution

f'x=k.xx+1x-1

=kx3-x

Integrating both sides with respect to x, we get

fx=k x44-x22+c

f0=c

  fx=f0

kx4-2x24+c=c

x2x2-2=0

x=0, 2, -2

T=0, 2, -2

Thus, sum of squares of all the elements of T is 02+22+-22=4.

Asked in: JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 2)

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