Q41 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2007 · Mathematics

If $Q$ denotes the set of all rational numbers and $f\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)=\sqrt{p^2-q^2}$ for any $\frac{p}{q} \in Q$, then observe the following statements. I. $f\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)$ is real for each $\frac{p}{q} \in Q$ II. $f\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)$ is a complex number for each $\frac{p}{q} \in Q$. Which of the following is correct?

  • A
    Both I and II are true
  • B
    I is true, II is false
  • Correct answer
    C
    I is false, II is true
  • D
    Both I and II are false

Solution

Given, $f\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)=\sqrt{p^2-q^2}$, for $\frac{p}{q} \in Q$ If $p < q$, then $f\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)$ is not real.

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

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