Q.

The coordinates of the point P on the curve  y2=2x3 , the tangent at  which is perpendicular to the line 4x – 3y+2 = 0, are given by

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a

(2, 4)

b

(1,​​2)

c

(1/2,  −1/2)

d

(1/8,  −1/16)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Differentiating y2=2x3, we get 2ydydx=6x2⇒dydx=3x2yThe slope of the line 4x – 3 y+2 =0 is 4/3.  Therefore , the coordinates of P (x, y) must satisfy. 3x2y⋅43=−1⇒4x2=−y Also, y2=2x3. Solving these, we get x=1/8 and y=−1/16( clearly x≠0)
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