Q. If $f$ be a function such that $f(9) = 9$ and $f^{'}(9) = 3$, then $\lim_{x \rightarrow 9}\frac{\sqrt{f(x)} - 3}{\sqrt{x} - 3}$ is equal to

A) 9
B) 3
C) 1
D) None of these
Explanation

(b)
$\lim_{x \rightarrow 9}\frac{\sqrt{f(x)} - 3}{\sqrt{x} - 3} = \lim_{x \rightarrow 9}\frac{f(x) - 9}{x - 9} \times \frac{\sqrt{x} + 3}{\sqrt{f(x)} + 3}$
$= f^{'}(9) \times \left( \frac{\sqrt{9} + 3}{\sqrt{f(9)} + 3} \right)$
$= f^{'}(9) \times \frac{3 + 3}{3 + 3} = 3$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.