JEE Main · 2026 · 22 Jan 2026 · Shift 1 · Application of Derivatives

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Let and the minimum value of the function in the interval be . Then n is equal to
  1. (A)-81✓ Correct
  2. (B)-40
  3. (C)-41
  4. (D)-80

Answer: (A)

Solution

For , , so on the only interior critical point satisfies . Since and , the minimum is
Comparing with gives .

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