If the line √5x=y meets the lines x=1,x=2,...,x=n, at points A1, A2, ..., An respectively then (OA1)2+(OA2)2+...+(OAn)2 is equal to (O is the origin)
A
3n2+3n
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B
2n3+3n2+n
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C
3n3+3n2+2
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D
(32)(n4+2n3+n2)
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Solution
The correct option is B2n3+3n2+n Let Ak(k,√5k) be the general point where the given line meets x=k The distance of this point from the origin is OAk=√(k−0)2+(√5k−0)2=√6k. Then,OA21+OA22+...................OA2n=6(12+22+........n2) = 2n3+3n2+n