Q. If $f^{''}(x) = - f(x),\ where\ f(x)$is a continuous double differentiable function and $g(x) = f^{'}(x).If\ F(x) = \left( f\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right)^{2} + \left( g\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right)^{2}and\ F(5) = 5\ then\ F(10)$ is

A) 0
B) 5
C) 10
D) 25
Explanation

(b)
Given, $f^{''}(x) = - f(x)$
$\Rightarrow g^{'}(x) = - f(x)$ and $f^{'}(x) = g(x)$ …(i)
Now, $F(x) = \left( f\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right)^{2} + \left( g\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right)^{2}$
$\therefore F^{'}(x) = 2\left( f\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right).f^{'}\left( \frac{x}{2} \right).\frac{1}{2}$
$+ 2\left( g\left( \frac{x}{2} \right) \right).g^{'}\left( \frac{x}{2} \right).\frac{1}{2} = 0$
[using Eq.(i)]
$\therefore\ F(x)$ is a constant $\Rightarrow$ $F(10) = F(5) = 5$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

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