Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

The differential equation of the family of parabola $y^2=4ax$ where a is an arbitrary constant is :

Options:

$2x\frac{dy}{dx}= y $

$x\frac{dy}{dx}= y $

$y\frac{dy}{dx}= \frac{x}{2} $

$2y\frac{dy}{dx}= x^2 $

Correct Answer:

$2x\frac{dy}{dx}= y $

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $2x\frac{dy}{dx}= y $

$y^2=4ax$ No. of arbitrary constants = 1 → order = 1

so $2y\frac{dy}{dx}=4a$

$2y\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{y^2}{x}$

$⇒2x\frac{dy}{dx}=y$