COMEDK2024Morning ShiftMathematicsApplication of DerivativesActual
The point on the curve x^2=x y which is closest to (0,5) is
Options
- A(- 5 2 , 5 2 )
- B( 5 2 , 5 2 )
- C(0, 5)
- D(0, 2)
Correct answer
C. (0, 5)
Step-by-step solution
The curve x^2 = xy can be rewritten as x(x-y) = 0 , giving two lines: x = 0 (y-axis) and y = x . Checking if (0,5) lies on the curve: substituting x = 0 gives 0 = 0 , which is satisfied. So (0,5) already lies on the curve (on the x = 0 branch), and the distance is exactly 0. The closest point is (0, 5) itself.