If $$p(x)$$ be a polynomial of degree $$3$$ satisfying $$p(-1)=10, p(1)=-6$$ and $$p(x)$$ has maxima at $$x=-1$$ and $$p'(x)$$ has minima at $$x=1$$. Find the distance between the local maxima and local minima of the curve.

Evaluate $$\,\int\limits_0^\pi {{e^{\left| {\cos x} \right|}}} \left( {2\sin \left( {{1 \over 2}\cos x} \right) + 3\cos \left( {{1 \over 2}\cos x} \right)} \right)\sin x\,\,dx$$

Find the area bounded by the curves $${x^2} = y,{x^2} = - y$$ and $${y^2} = 4x - 3.$$

If $$\left[ {\matrix{ {4{a^2}} & {4a} & 1 \cr {4{b^2}} & {4b} & 1 \cr {4{c^2}} & {4c} & 1 \cr } } \right]\left[ {\matrix{ {f\left( { - 1} \right)} \cr {f\left( 1 \right)} \cr {f\left( 2 \right)} \cr } } \right] = \left[ {\matrix{ {3{a^2} + 3a} \cr {3{b^2} + 3b} \cr {3{c^2} + 3c} \cr } } \right],\,\,f\left( x \right)$$ is a quadratic
function and its maximum value occurs at a point $$V$$. $$A$$ is a point of intersection of $$y=f(x)$$ with $$x$$-axis and point $$B$$ is such that chord $$AB$$ subtends a right angle at $$V$$. Find the area enclosed by $$f(x)$$ and chord $$AB$$.