Application of Derivatives 4 Question 9
10. Let and be points on the parabola, . Let be chosen on the arc of the parabola, where is the origin, such that the area of is maximum. Then, the area (in sq. units) of , is
(2019 Main, 9 Jan II)
(a)
(b) 32
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (a)
Solution:
- According to given information, we have the following figure.
For
Then, area of
Let,
Clearly,
and
Since,
Let
Now,
Thus, for
Now,