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Let a smooth curve y=fx be such that the slope of the tangent at any point x,y on it is directly proportional to -yx. If the curve passes through the points 1,2 and 8,1, then y18 is equal to
MathematicsDifferential EquationsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2loge2
  • B 4
  • C 1
  • D 4loge2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4

Given, dydx-yx

dydx=-Kyx (where K is proportionality constant)

Now integrating both side, 

dyy=-Kdxx

lny=-Klnx+C

If the above equation satisfy 1,2

ln2=-K×0+CC=ln2

So, lny=-Klnx+ln2

Now it also passes through 8,1

ln1=-Kln8+ln2K=13

So, equation becomes lny=-13lnx+ln2

So, at x=18

lny=-13ln18+ln2=2ln2

y=4

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