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The length of the perpendicular from the origin, on normal to the curve, x2+2xy-3y2=0, at the point 2,2, is.
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (08 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 42
  • C 2
  • D 22
Solution:
2459 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 22

x2+2xy-3y2=0

Differentiate the above curve,

2x+2xy'+y-6yy'=0

So, at 2, 2, y'=1.

So, equation of normal to the curve at 2, 2 is x+y=4.

Thus, perpendicular distance from origin on the normal is

0+0-412+12

=42=22.

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