Q107 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Condition that 2 curves y2=4ax, xy=c2 cut orthogonally is

  • A
    c2=16a2
  • B
    c2=32a2
  • C
    c4=16a4
  • Correct answer
    D
    c4=32a4

Solution

Given y2=4ax, xy=c2

For y2=4ax,

2ydydx=4a

i.e. dydxx1,y1=2ay1

For xy=c2,

xdydx+y=0

i.e. dydxx1,y1=-y1x1

For orthogonal intersection of both curves

2ay1×-y1x1=-1

i.e. x1=2a

Also, y12=4ax1

⇒y12=8a2

and x1y12=c22

⇒c4=4a2×8a2=32a4

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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