KCET2007MathematicsApplication of Derivatives
The length of the subtangent to the curve x² y²=a⁴ at (-a, a) is
Options
- Aa 2
- B2 a
- Ca
- Da 3
Correct answer
C. a
Step-by-step solution
Given, curve x² y²=a⁴ y²= a⁴ x² On differentiating, we get aligned 2 y d y d x &= -2 a⁴ x³ & d y d x &= -a⁴ x³ y at &(-a, a), d y d x &= -a⁴ -a³ a =1 aligned Now, length of subtangent to the given curve at (-a, a) is y d y d x = a 1 =a