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The solution for $x$ of the equation
$\int_{\sqrt{2}}^x \frac{d t}{t \sqrt{t^2-1}}=\frac{\pi}{2}$ is
MathematicsDefinite IntegrationJEE MainJEE Main 2007
Options:
  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • D
    None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
None of these
$\int_{\sqrt{2}}^x \frac{d t}{t \sqrt{t^2-1}}=\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\left[\sec ^{-1} t\right]_{\sqrt{2}}^x=\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\sec ^{-1} x-\frac{\pi}{4}=\frac{\pi}{2}$
$\sec ^{-1} x=\frac{3 \pi}{4}$
$x=-\sqrt{2}$.

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