Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Linear Programming

Question:

The points on the curve $2x=y^2$ which are nearest to the point (5, 0) lie in

A. I Quadrant

B. II Qudrant

C. III Quadrant

D. IV Quadrant

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

A, B only

B, C only

C, D only

A, D only

Correct Answer:

A, D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, D only

Let point on curve be (x, y)

needs to be minimum from curve $y^2=2x$

so $d=(x-5)^2+y^2$

$d=(x-5)^2+2x$

$d'=2(x-5)+2=0$

so $x=4$

so $y^2=2×4=8$

$y=±2\sqrt{2}$

Points $(4, ±2\sqrt{2})$ lie in Ist and IVth quadrant (A, D)