Average Value of an Exponential Function
Let the function $$f$$ be defined by $$f(x) = e^{-x}$$. Consider the following statements regarding the average value of $$f$$ on the interval $$[0, L]$$, where $$L > 0$$.
I. The average value is given by the expression $$\frac{1}{L}\int_0^L e^{-x}dx$$.
II. The average value is always less than $$e^{-L/2}$$.
III. As $$L$$ approaches infinity, the average value approaches 0.
Which of the statements above is/are true?
| $$x$$ | $$e^{-x}$$ |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0.3679 |
| 2 | 0.1353 |
| 3 | 0.0498 |
A
I and III
B
I, II, and III
C
Only I
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