Black Book Advanced Problems in MathematicsMathematicsArea Under Curves
For 0 < r < 1 , let n_r denotes the line that is normal to the curve y = x^r at the point (1, 1) . Let S_r denotes the region in the first quadrant bounded by the curve y = x^r ; the x -axis and the line n_r . Then the value of r that minimizes the area of S_r is:
Options
- A1 2
- B2 - 1
- C2 - 1 2
- D2 - 1 2
Correct answer
B. 2 - 1
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