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If the curves x=y4 and xy=k cut at right angles, then 4k6 is equal to ___ .
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (25 Feb Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 4

Given, x=y4 and xy=k

By solving equations, we get  y5=k   1

Also x=y4

1=4y3dydxdydx=14y3

for xy=kx=ky

1=-ky2·dydx

dydx=-y2k

Curve cut orthogonally

14y3×-y2k=-1

y=14k

from 1 y5=k

14k5=k

4=4k6

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