Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

The differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{x}{y} = 0$, represents the family of curves :

Options:

$x^2 - y^2 = C$

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

$xy = C$

$x^2 + y^2 = C$

Correct Answer:

$x^2 + y^2 = C$

Explanation:

$\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{x}{y} = 0$

⇒  $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-x}{y}$

$y~dy = -x~dx$

integrating both sides

$\int y~dy = \int -x~dx$

⇒  $\frac{y^2}{2} = \frac{-x^2}{2} + C$

⇒  $x^2+y^2 = 2C$

⇒  $x^2 + y^2 = C$