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The points on the curve y=x2+1-x2 at which the normal is parallel to x-axis are

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a

(0, 0)

b

(–1, 1) only

c

±1,1

d

(1, 1) only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The given curve is y=x2+1-x2

Differentiate both sides with respect to x

dydx=2x+121-x2-2x

SInce the normal to the curve is parallel to x axis, it means tangent is parallel to y- axis

It implies that 1-x2=0x=±1

Hence, y=1+0=1

Therefore, the required points are ±1,1

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The points on the curve y=x2+1-x2 at which the normal is parallel to x-axis are