JEE Main2009MathematicsStraight LinesActual
The lines p (p^2+1 ) x-y+q=0 and (p^2+1 )^2 x+ (p^2+1 ) y+2 q=0 are perpendicular to a common line for
Options
- Ano value of p
- Bexactly one value of p
- Cexactly two values of p
- Dmore than two values of p
Correct answer
B. exactly one value of p
Step-by-step solution
Lines must be parallel, therefore slopes are equal p (p^2+1 )=- (p^2+1 ) p=-1