Q41 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let a smooth curve y=fx be such that the slope of the tangent at any point x,y on it is directly proportional to -yx. If the curve passes through the points 1,2 and 8,1, then y18 is equal to

  • A
    2loge2
  • Correct answer
    B
    4
  • C
    1
  • D
    4loge2

Solution

Given, dydx∝-yx

⇒dydx=-Kyx (where K is proportionality constant)

Now integrating both side, 

⇒∫dyy=-K∫dxx

⇒lny=-Klnx+C

If the above equation satisfy 1,2

⇒ln2=-K×0+C⇒C=ln2

So, lny=-Klnx+ln2

Now it also passes through 8,1

⇒ln1=-Kln8+ln2⇒K=13

So, equation becomes lny=-13lnx+ln2

So, at x=18

⇒lny=-13ln18+ln2=2ln2

⇒y=4

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

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