NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsApplication of DerivativesPractice
Let P and Q be two points on the curves x 2 + y 2 = 2 and x 2 8 + y 2 4 = 1 respectively. Then the minimum value of the length P Q is
Options
- A1
- B2 - 2
- C2 2
- D2
Correct answer
B. 2 - 2
Step-by-step solution
The shortest distance P Q occurs along the common normal; i.e., when P is 0 , 2 & Q is 0,2 . Hence P Q minimum = 2 - 2