The differential equation of the family of parabola $y^2=4ax$ where a is an arbitrary constant is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $2x\frac{dy}{dx}= y $
$y^2=4ax$ No. of arbitrary constants = 1 → order = 1
so $2y\frac{dy}{dx}=4a$
$2y\frac{dy}{dx}=\frac{y^2}{x}$
$⇒2x\frac{dy}{dx}=y$