Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Applications of Derivatives

Question:

Find the slope of the tangent or normal to given curve at the indicated points as instructed:

x= cos t, y = sin t at t = pi/4 : normal

Options:

x=-y

x=y+5

x=y

x=3y

Correct Answer:

x=y

Explanation:

slope of normal = -1/ slope of tangent