Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

The differential equation of rectangular hyperbolas whose axes are asymptotes of the hyperbola $x^2-y^2=a^2$, is

Options:

$y \frac{d y}{d x}=x$

$x \frac{d y}{d x}=-y$

$x \frac{d y}{d x}=y$

$x d y+y d x=C$

Correct Answer:

$x \frac{d y}{d x}=-y$

Explanation:

The equation of the rectangular hyperbola whose axes are asymptotes of the hyperbola $x^2-y^2=a^2$ is

$x y=c^2$, where $c^2=a^2 / 2$

This is a one parameter family of curves. Differentiating with respect to $x$, we get

$x \frac{d y}{d x}+y=0 \Rightarrow x \frac{d y}{d x}=-y$