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\(\int xf(x)\,dx + \dfrac{f(x)}{2} = 0\), then \(f(x)\) is equal to

  1. A \(e^{-2x}\)
  2. B \(e^{2x}\)
  3. C \(e^{-x^2}\)
  4. D \(e^{x^2}\)
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(e^{-x^2}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Differentiating the given equation with respect to \(x\):

\(x f(x) + \dfrac{1}{2} f'(x) = 0\)

\(\dfrac{f'(x)}{f(x)} = -2x\)

Integrating both sides with respect to \(x\):

\(\int \dfrac{f'(x)}{f(x)} \, dx = \int -2x \, dx\)

\(\ln |f(x)| = -x^2 + C\)

\(f(x) = A e^{-x^2}\)

For \(A = 1\), \(f(x) = e^{-x^2}\).

Answer: \(e^{-x^2}\)