Find the gradient of the normal to the curve at the point where .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Find the derivative to determine the gradient of the tangent: . At , the tangent gradient is .
- Step 2: The normal line is perpendicular to the tangent line, so its gradient satisfies . Substituting the tangent gradient yields .
Answer
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