KCET2007MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The point on the curve y²=x , the tangent at which makes an angle 45^ with X -axis is
Options
- A( 1 4 , 1 2 )
- B( 1 2 , 1 4 )
- C( 1 2 , -1 2 )
- D( 1 2 , 1 2 )
Correct answer
A. ( 1 4 , 1 2 )
Step-by-step solution
Given, y²=x aligned & 2 y d y d x =1 & d y d x = 1 2 y = Slope aligned Also given, =45^ Slope 45^ =1 1 2 y +1 y= 1 2 From Eq. (i), if y= 1 2 , then x= 1 4 Required point is ( 1 4 , 1 2 ) .