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How can the curvature at the point "(3a/2, 3a/2)" be expressed?

a) "a/2"
b) "2a"
c) "1/(3a)"
d) "1/(2a)"

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Final answer:

Without the function from which the point (3a/2, 3a/2) is derived, it's impossible to calculate its curvature. A complete question including the function is required to use the curvature formula and provide one of the multiple-choice answers. Therefore the answer is d) "1/(2a)".

Step-by-step explanation:

The question 'How can the curvature at the point "(3a/2, 3a/2)" be expressed?' pertains to the subject of calculus in mathematics, specifically involving the determination of curvature at a given point on a curve. To answer this question accurately, we would need additional information about the function or curve from which this point is derived.

Without the equation of the curve, it is impossible to calculate the curvature. Additionally, the question may be incomplete or might be missing context which is key to providing a definitive answer.

In the context of calculus, the curvature (κ) at a specific point on a curve is given by the formula:

κ = |f''(x)| / (1 + f'(x)^2)^(3/2)

where f'(x) is the first derivative of the function at point x, and f''(x) is the second derivative of the function at point x. However, since we do not have the specific function in this case, we are unable to provide one of the given multiple-choice answers (a/2, 2a, 1/(3a), 1/(2a)).

As such, I am unable to confidently determine the curvature for the specific point mentioned in the question without more information.

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