Q78 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (23 Apr Shift 1) · Mathematics
The point on the curve $4 y^2-4 y+2 x-1=0$ at which the tangent becomes parallel toY-axis is
- Correct answerA$\left(1, \frac{1}{2}\right)$
- B$\left(\frac{1}{2}, 1\right)$
- C$\left(-1,-\frac{1}{2}\right)$
- D$\left(\frac{1}{2}, 0\right)$
Solution
The condition for a tangent to be parallel to the Y-axis is that $\frac{dx}{dy} = 0$.
Differentiate $4y^2 - 4y + 2x - 1 = 0$ with respect to $y$:
$8y - 4 + 2\frac{dx}{dy} = 0$
Solving for $\frac{dx}{dy}$ gives $\frac{dx}{dy} = 2 - 4y$.
Set $\frac{dx}{dy} = 0$, so $2 - 4y = 0$, yielding $y = \frac{1}{2}$.
Substitute into the original equation:
$4\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 - 4\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) + 2x - 1 = 0$
$1 - 2 + 2x - 1 = 0$
$2x - 2 = 0$, so $x = 1$.
The point is $\left(1, \frac{1}{2}\right)$, corresponding to option A.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.