Differential Equations 3 Question 13
13. A curve passing through the point has the property that the perpendicular distance of the origin from the normal at any point of the curve is equal to the distance of from the -axis. Determine the equation of the curve.
(1999, 10M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 13.
Solution:
- Equation of normal at point
is
Distance of perpendicular from the origin to Eq. (i)
Also, distance between
Since, curve passes through
The equation
Put
Hence, required curve is