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 answerB$0$
- 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'.