KCET2017MathematicsVector Algebra
The point on the curve ( y²=x ) where the tangent makes an angle of ( / 4 ) with ( x )-axis is
Options
- A( ( 1 2 , 1 4 ) )
- B( ( 1 4 , 1 2 ) )
- C( (4,2) )
- D( (1,1) )
Correct answer
B. ( ( 1 4 , 1 2 ) )
Step-by-step solution
Given that, ( y²=x (1) ) Slope of the curve is given by ( m= d y d x ) And we know that, ( m= ) Here, ( = I I 4 ) so, ( m= ( I 4 )=1 ) Now, differentiating Eq. (1) with respect to ( x ), we get ( 2 y d y d x =1 ) ( 2 y 1=1 ) ( y= 1 2 ) So, ( x= 1 4 ) Therefore, point is ( ( 1 4 , 1 2 ) )