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Condition that 2 curves y2=4ax, xy=c2 cut orthogonally is
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A c2=16a2
  • B c2=32a2
  • C c4=16a4
  • D c4=32a4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: c4=32a4

Given y2=4ax, xy=c2

For y2=4ax,

2ydydx=4a

i.e. dydxx1,y1=2ay1

For xy=c2,

xdydx+y=0

i.e. dydxx1,y1=-y1x1

For orthogonal intersection of both curves

2ay1×-y1x1=-1

i.e. x1=2a

Also, y12=4ax1

y12=8a2

and x1y12=c22

c4=4a2×8a2=32a4

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