Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

The differential equation representing the family of curves y = m(x – d) where m and d are arbitrary constants, is

Options:

\( \frac{d y}{d x}=0 \)

\( \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=0 \)

\( x \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}+y=0 \)

\( x \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}-y=0 \)

Correct Answer:

\( \frac{d^2 y}{d x^2}=0 \)

Explanation:

$y = m(x – d)$

Differentiating w.r.t.x, we get,

$\frac{dy}{dx}=m(x-d)⇒m$ as $m(1-0)=m$

$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=0$, this is required differential equation.

Option B is correct.