JEE Main 2019 — Application Of Derivatives Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot
Question
The shortest distance between the point and the curve y = , (x > 0), is -
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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
Let points
Distance =
=
So minimum distance is
Distance =
=
So minimum distance is
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