COMEDK2012MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
Length of the subtangent at (a, a) on the curve y²= x² 2 a+x is equal to
Options
- A18 5
- B18 a 5
- C- 18 a² 5
- D18 a² 5
Correct answer
D. 18 a² 5
Step-by-step solution
y²= x² 2 a+x 2 y d y d x = 2 x 2 a+x - x² (2 a+x)² At (a, a), ( d y d x )_ (a, a) = 5 18 a Length of subtangent at (x₁, y₁ )= y₁ ( d y d x )_ (x₁, y₁ ) Length of subtangent at (a, a)= a ( d y d x )_ (a, a) = 18 a² 5