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If the tangent to the curve y=x3 at the point Pt,t3 meets the curve again at Q, then the ordinate of the point which divides PQ internally in the ratio 1: 2 is:
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B -2t3
  • C -t3
  • D 2t3
Solution:
1910 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: -2t3
Slope of tangent at Pt,t3=dydxt,t3

=3x2x=t=3t2

So equation tangent at Pt,t3:

y-t3=3t2x-t
for point of intersection with y=x3

x3-t3=3t2x-3t3

 x-tx2+xt+t2=3t2x-t

for xt

x2+xt+t2=3t2

 x2+xt-2t2=0x-tx+2t=0

So for Q:x=-2t,Q-2t,-8t3
ordinate of required point :2t3-8t32+1=-2t3

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