Q76 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (20 Apr Shift 1) · Mathematics

The value of $\int_{-1}^1\left(\sqrt{1+x+x^2}-\sqrt{1-x+x^2}\right) \mathrm{d} x$ is

  • A
    $-1$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $0$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $2$

Solution

Let $I = \int_{-1}^1 \left(\sqrt{1+x+x^2} - \sqrt{1-x+x^2}\right) dx$.

The integrand $f(x) = \sqrt{1+x+x^2} - \sqrt{1-x+x^2}$ satisfies $f(-x) = -f(x)$, making it an odd function.

Since the integration interval $[-1, 1]$ is symmetric about the origin, the integral of any odd function over such an interval is zero.

Therefore, $I = 0$.

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

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