et f(x) is differnatiable function in (0,2), f(0)=0 and f'(x),<1/2

Given that \( f(x) \) is a differentiable function on \( (0, 2) \), and that the derivative \( f'(x) < \frac{1}{2} \) for all \( x \in (0, 2) \), as well as the condition \( f(0) = 0 \), we can analyze the behavior of \( f(x) \).

### Key points:
1. **Differentiability and the Bound on \( f'(x) \)**: Since \( f'(x) < \frac{1}{2} \), the slope of the tangent to the curve at any point is less than \( \frac{1}{2} \). This tells us that \( f(x) \) grows at a rate slower than a straight line with slope \( \frac{1}{2} \).
   
2. **Using Mean Value Theorem (MVT)**: The Mean Value Theorem states that for any differentiable function on a closed interval \( [a, b] \), there exists a point \( c \in (a, b) \) such that
   \[
   f'(c) = \frac{f(b) - f(a)}{b - a}.
   \]
   Applying this theorem to \( f(x) \) on \( [0, x] \), we get
   \[
   f'(c) = \frac{f(x) - f(0)}{x - 0} = \frac{f(x)}{x}.
   \]
   Since \( f'(x) < \frac{1}{2} \), we know that
   \[
   \frac{f(x)}{x} < \frac{1}{2}.
   \]
   Therefore, for all \( x \in (0, 2) \),
   \[
   f(x) < \frac{x}{2}.
   \]
   This implies that \( f(x) \) is always less than the linear function \( \frac{x}{2} \).

3. **Conclusion**: The function \( f(x) \) is bounded above by \( \frac{x}{2} \) for all \( x \in (0, 2) \), meaning it grows more slowly than a linear function with slope \( \frac{1}{2} \).

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Here are 5 related questions that extend this topic:
1. What additional conditions would guarantee that \( f(x) \) is convex or concave on \( (0, 2) \)?
2. How does the function behave as \( x \) approaches 2, given the conditions?
3. If \( f'(x) \) were a constant function, what would the general form of \( f(x) \) be?
4. How would the solution change if \( f'(x) \leq \frac{1}{2} \) instead of \( f'(x) < \frac{1}{2} \)?
5. Can we apply the second derivative test to analyze the concavity of \( f(x) \)?

**Tip:** The Mean Value Theorem is an extremely useful tool to relate the average rate of change of a function to its derivative at some point.

Let f(x) be a differentiable function on (0,2), f(0)=0, and f'(x) < 1/2.

Explore the behavior of a differentiable function where f'(x) < 1/2 on the interval (0,2) and f(0)=0. Understand how the Mean Value Theorem helps determine that f(x) grows more slowly than a linear function with slope 1/2. Suitable for advanced high school or early college-level students.

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