Find the equation of the curve for which the normal at any point (x, y) passes through the origin. The curve represents a :
A
ellipse
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B
rectange
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C
circle
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D
hyperbola
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Solution
The correct option is D circle The equation of the normal at any point (x,y) of the curve is dydx(Y−y)+(X−x)=0 Since the required curve passes through origin dydx(0−y)+(0−x)=0⇒2(−y)dy+2(−x)dx=0 Integrating x2+y2=c