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If $f(x)=\sqrt{x}(x \geq 0)$ and $g(x)=1+x^2$, then $(f o g)^{\prime}(1)=$
MathematicsDifferentiationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2023 (14 May Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C $\sqrt{2}$
  • D $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
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The correct answer is: $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
$f(x)=\sqrt{x}$ and $g(x)=1+x^2$
$f \circ g=\sqrt{1+x^2} \Rightarrow(f \circ g)^{\prime}=\frac{d}{d x} \sqrt{1+x^2}=\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x^2}}$
$\Rightarrow \quad(f \circ g)^{\prime}(1)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$.

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