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If $y=\sin (a x+b)$, then what is $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}$ at $x=-\frac{b}{a}$, where $a, b$ are constants and $\mathrm{a} \neq 0$?
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesNDANDA 2013 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B $-1$
  • C $\sin (a-b)$
  • D $\sin (a+b)$
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The correct answer is: 0
Let $y=\sin (a x+b)$
$\Rightarrow \frac{d y}{d x}=a \cos (a x+b)$
$\Rightarrow \frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=-a^{2} \sin (a x+b)$
Now, $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}$ at $x=-\frac{b}{a}$ is
$-a^{2} \sin \left(a\left(-\frac{b}{a}\right)+b\right)=-a^{2} \sin 0=0$

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