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The order of the differential equation of all parabolas whose axis of symmetry along $X$ -axis is
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Options:
  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 1
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2
The general equation of the parabola is $x=a y^{2}+b$.
where a and $b$ are arbitrary constants.
So, the differential equation is of order 2.

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