JEE Advanced PAPER

(2015) 1
ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATION

1. Correct answer is [8]. So, possible distinct values of x are

5 π 3π 5π 7 π 9 π 11π 13π 15π
, , , , , , and .
Given: cos2 2x + cos 4x + sin 4 x + cos 6 x + 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
4
sin 6 x = 2 So, the number of distinct solutions of the
given equation are 8.
5
⇒  cos 2 2 x + (cos2 x)2 + ( sin 2 x)2 + (cos2 x)3
4 Hint:
+ ( sin 2 x)3 = 2 ...(i) (i) Use the algebraic identities:
As we know, a2 + b2 + 2ab = (a + b)2 (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab and (a + b)3
⇒ a2 + b2 = (a + b)2 – 2ab = a3+b3 + 3ab (a + b)
a3 + b3 + 3ab (a + b) = (a + b)3
And (ii) Use the trigonometric identities :
⇒ a3 + b3 = (a + b)3 – 3ab (a + b) cos2x + sin 2x = 1, sin 2x = 2 sin x cos x
and cos 2x = cos 2x – sin 2x and simplify.
So, equation (i) can be written as
(iii) The general solution for cos x = 0 is
5 π
cos2 2x + (cos2x + sin 2x)2 – 2(cos2x) x = (2n + 1) , n ∈ I.
4 2
(sin 2x) + (cos2x + sin 2x)3– 3 cos 2x sin 2x
2. Correct answer is [4].
(cos2x + sin 2x) = 2
Given: A parabola y2= 4x has a mirror image C
5 with mirror as x + y + 4 = 0
⇒  cos2 2x + (1)2 – 2 cos 2x sin 2x + (1)3
4 Let us assume a point M on the parabola y2 = 4x
– 3 cos 2x sin 2x (1) = 2 ⇒ The coordinates of M be (t2, 2t)
{∵ cos 2x + sin 2x = 1} (h, k) be the image of M (t2, 2t) in x + y +
4=0
⇒ 5 cos 2x + 2 – 5 cos x sin x = 2
2 2 2
As we know, the image of point (x1 y1) in
4 ax + by + c = 0 is
⇒ 5 cos 2x – 5 cos x sin x = 0
2 2 2
x − x1 y − y1 2( ax1 + by1 + c )
4 = =−
a b a2 + b 2
As we know, sin 2θ = 2 sin θ cos θ
h − t 2 k − 2t 2(1.t 2 + 1.2t + 4 )
⇒ = =−
5 5 1 1 (1)2 + (1)2
⇒ cos2 2x – sin 22x = 0
4 4
2(t 2 + 2t + 4 )
∵ cos 2θ = cos 2θ – sin 2θ ⇒ h – t2 = k – 2t = −
2
5 ⇒ h = –2 t – 4 and k = – t2– 4
⇒ cos 4x = 0
4 ∵ The line y = – 5 intersects with curve C at A
⇒ cos 4x = 0 and B
π ⇒ –5 = – t2– 4
⇒ 4x = 2(n + 1) , n∈I
2 ⇒ t2 = 1
∵ x ∈ [0, 2π] ⇒ t = ± 1
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For t = 1, h = –2(1) – 4 = – 6 ( n + 1)
=1–
And for t = – 1, h = – 2 (–1) – 4 = – 2 2n
So the coordinates of A and B are (– 6, – 5) and  P (at least 2 heads) ≥ 0.96
(– 2, – 5)
( n + 1)
As we know, by the distance formula, the ⇒ 1– ≥ 0.96
2n
distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
n+1
is ⇒ 0.04 ≥
( x 2 − x1 )2 + ( y 2 − y1 )2 units 2n
1 n+1
⇒ ≥ n
⇒ AB = {−2 − ( −6 )}2 + {−5 − ( −5)}2 25 2
2n
⇒ AB = ( 4 )2 + 0 ⇒ ≥ 25
n+1
⇒ AB = 4 units
⇒ n ≥ 8
Hint: So, the minimum number of times a fair coin to
(i) Assume a point on the parabola M (t2, 2t) be tossed is 8.
and find its image in the line x + y + 4 = 0.
Hint:
(ii) Use the distance formula for calculating
(i) P(at least 2 heads) = 1– {P(one head} +
the distance between two points.
P(No heads)}
3. Correct answer is [8]. (ii) 
Use binomial probability theorem and
Let the coin is tossed n times. simplify it.
 p (at least 2 heads) = 1 – [p (one heads) + p 4. Correct answer is [5].
(No heads)}
Given: 5 boys and 5 girls
As we know, by binominal probability theorem
n = number of ways of arranging them in a
the probability of getting r success in n trials with
queue such that all the girls stand consecutively.
p being the probability of success and q be the
Let us consider 5 girls as one set
probability of failure, is given by nCr (p)r (q)n–r.
So, we have to arrange 5 boys and one set of
Let head be considered as the success and tail
girls. They can be arranged in 6! ways.
be the failure probability of getting head in a
Also, the girls in the set can be arranged in 5!
1
toss = p = and probability of getting tail in a ways
2
1 So, total number of ways = 6! × 5!
toss = q = . ⇒ n = 6! × 5!
2
1 n −1 Now, m = number of ways of arranging them
1 1
∴ P(one head) = nC1     in a queue, such that exactly four girls stand
 2  2
consecutively.
n
 1  E  xactly four girls can stand together so
= nC1  
 2 the remaining one girl must not stand
n consecutively with four girls.
 1
⇒ P (one head) = n   Let us consider 2 cases:
 2
Case I : The set of four girls is at the corner.
0 n
 1  1 Firstly, four girls are selected out of five girls in
Similarly, P(No heads) = n C0    
 2  2 5
C4 ways. These girls are arranged in 4! ways.
n Also, these girls can be placed in any of the

 1
⇒ P (No heads) =   
 2 { n co }
=1 two corners and the remaining one girl cannot
stand next to the set of girls placed at the corner.

  1
n
 1 
n
 So, the 5th girl can stand at (7–1–1 = 5 ways)
∴ P (at least 2 heads) = 1– n   +   
   
 2
 2   And the boys can be arranged in 5! ways.
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So, number of ways = 4! × 2 × 5C4 × 5! × 5 As the normal is tangent to the circle (x – 3)2 +
= 2 × 5 × 5! × 5! (y + 2)2 = r2
Case II: The set of four girls are not placed at ⇒ The perpendicular distance of the tangent
the corner. from the centre of the circle is equal to the
So, four girls can be selected and arranged radius of the circle.
among themselves in 5C4 × 4! = 5! ways Now, comparing the equation of the circle with
These girls are not at the corner so they can be the general form of the circle we get
arranged at 5 places. Coordinates of centre ≡ (3, – 2)
The 5th girl can stand at 7 – 2 – 1 =4 ways. {As ⇒ Perpendicular distance from
she cannot stand at places near the set of four (3, – 2) to x + y – 3 = r
girls} and the boys can be arranged in 5! ways. 3 + ( −2 ) − 3
⇒ = r
So, number of ways = 5! × 5 × 5 × 4 × 5!
12 + 12
⇒ m = (2 × 5 × 5! × 5!) + (5 × 4 × 5! × 5!)
2
= 5! × 5! (10 + 20) ⇒ = r
2
= 30 × 5! × 5!
⇒ r2 = 2
m 30 × 5 !× 5 !
∴ =
n 6 !× 5 ! Hint:
⇒ m = 30 × 5 ! { n! = n (n – 1)!} (i) The equation of the normal to the parabola
n 6 × 5! at point (am2, – 2am) is y = mx – 2am – am3.
⇒ m = 5 (ii) 
The perpendicular distance of a point
n
Hint: (h, k) from the line ax + by + c = o is
(i) For n, consider 5 girls as one set and ah + bk + c
arrange them. units.
a2 + b 2
(ii) For m, take two cases that four girls stand
at the corner and four girls not standing 6. Correct answer is [0].
[ x ] , x ≤ 2
at corner. Given: f : R → R f (x)= 
 o, x > 2
5. Correct answer is [2]. 2
xf ( x 2 )
Given: A parabola y2 = 4x And I= ∫ 2 + f ( x + 1) dx.
Comparing the given equation of parabola with −1

the standard equation of parabola y2 = 4ax, [ x 2 ], x 2 ≤ 2 , x ∈ [− 2 , 2

we get f (x2) = 
So, 2
 0 , x > 2 , x ∈ ( −∞ , − 2 ) ∪ ( 2 , ∞)
a = 1
Also, the end points of latus Rectum are (a, ± 2a) [ x + 1], x + 1 ≤ 2 , x ≤ 1
And f (x + 1) = 
⇒ The end points of latus rectum are (1, 2)  0, x + 1 > 2, x > 1
and (1, – 2) 0
xf [ x 2 ]
1
xf ( x 2 )
Also we know that the equation of normal to
So, I =
∫ 2 + f ( x + 1) dx + ∫ 2 + f ( x + 1) dx
−1 0
the parabola at point 2 2
2
(am2, – 2am) is y = mx – 2am – am3 xf ( x ) xf ( x 2 )
+∫ dx + ∫ dx
2 + f ( x + 1) 2 + f ( x + 1)
⇒ (am2, – 2am) = (1, 2) 1 2

⇒ (m2, – 2m) = (1, 2) 0

x[ x 2 ]
1
x[ x 2 ]
2
x[ x 2 ]
⇒ m2 = 1 and m = –1 ⇒ I = ∫ 2 + [x + 1] ∫ 2 + [x + 1] dx +
dx + ∫ 2+0
dx
−1 0 1
⇒ m = – 1 2
x .0
So, the equation of the normal at (1, 2) is, +∫ dx
2+0
y = (– 1) x –2 (1) (–1) – (1) (–1)3
2

0 1 2
⇒ y = – x + 3 x[ x 2 ] x[ x 2 ] x[ x 2 ]
⇒ x + y – 3 = 0
⇒ I = ∫ 2 + [x + 1] ∫ 2 + [x + 1] dx +
dx + ∫ 2
dx
−1 0 1
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Using the property of greatest integer function, Now, volume of the material used = volume of
For x ∈ (–1, 0), [x+1] = 0 and [x2] = 0 and, outer cylinder – volume of the inner cylinder +
For x ∈ (0, 1), [x+1] = 1 and [x2] = 0 and, Volume of the circular disc
2 2 2
For x ∈ (1, 2 ), [x2] =1 ⇒ Vm = π (r + 2) h – πr h + π (r + 2) 2
⇒ Vm = π h{ (r + 2) – r } + 2 π (r + 2)2
2 2

0 1 2
x .0 x .0 x .1 ⇒ Vm = π h (4 r + 4) + 2π (r + 2)2
⇒ I = ∫ 2 + 0 dx + ∫ 2 + 1 dx + ∫ 2
dx 
{ (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab}
−1 0 1
2
2 ⇒ Vm = 2π {2 h (r + 1) + (r + 2) }
x
⇒ I = ∫ 2
dx

 2V 2
⇒ Vm = 2π  2 ( r + 1) + ( r + 2 ) 
1
 πr 
2
1  x2  { V = πr2h}
⇒ I =  
2 2  dv
1 For Vm to be minimum, m = 0
dr
1 2 1 Differentiating the above equation w.r.t.r,
⇒ I = −
2  2 2 
dV  2V d  r + 1  d 2
1 m = 2π   2  + (r + 2) 
⇒ I = dr  π dr  r  dr 
4
dVm  2 V r 2 (1) − ( r + 1)( 2r ) 
⇒ 4 I = 1 ⇒ = 2π  . + 2( r + 2 )
4
⇒ 4 I – 1 = 0 dr  π r 
Hint: dVm  2 V r 2 − 2r 2 − 2r 
⇒ = 2π  . + 2( r + 2 )
(i) Find f (x2) and f (x + 1) using composite dr  π r 4

function.
dVm  V 
(ii) Split the given integral using the property ⇒ = 4π  3 ( −r − 2 ) + ( r + 2 )
dr  πr 
of the greatest integer function.
dVm  V 
(iii) Find the value of the definite integral using, ⇒ = 4π (r + 2)  − 3 + 1 
b
dr  πr 
if ∫ g ( x )dx = G( x ) ⇒ ∫ g ( x )dx = [G( b ) − G( a )] dVm
 =0
a dr
7. Correct answer is [4].  −V 
⇒ 4π (r + 2)  + 1 = 0
3
Given: The inner volume of cylinder = Vmm3  πr 

2 mm Also, given that Vm is minimum at r = 10 mm

r  −V 
⇒ 4π (10+2)  + 1  = 0
3
 10 π 
h  −V 
⇒ 48π  3 + 1  = 0
 10 π 
V
⇒ = 1
10 3 π
2 mm V
⇒ = 4
250 π
Thickness of wall = 2mm
Thickness of bottom circular disc = 2mm Hint:
Let the inner radius of cylinder = r mm and (i) Vm = Volume of the material used =
height of the inner cylinder = h mm. (Volume of the outer cylinder – Volume
of the inner cylinder + Volume of the
⇒ V = π r2 h
circular disc at the bottom.)
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Hint:
(ii) For Vm to be minimum, dVm = 0 h( x )
dr (i) Use if I (x) = ∫ φ(t )dt , then I’(x) = φ
(iii) Use the quotient rule of differentiation. g(x )
{h (x)} h’ (x) – φ {g (x) g’(x)
8. Correct answer is [3].
π (ii) Use the area of the region bounded by
x2 +
6 k
Given, f (x) = ∫ 2 cos2 t dt ∀ x ∈ R x = 0, y = 0, y = g (x) and x = k is ∫ g( x )dx
x o
h( x ) (iii) Use the product rule of differentiation for
As we know, if I (x) = ∫ φ(t )dt , then further simplification.
g(x )
9. Options (C) and (D) are correct.
I’(x) = φ {h (x)} h’ (x) – φ {g (x)} g’ (x)
2 Given, x and y are two skew–symmetric
  π  d  π matrices
⇒ f’(x) = 2 cos  x 2 +   .  x 2 + 
  
6  dx  6 T T
∴ x = – x and y = – y
dx
−2 cos2 x. Also given, Z is symmetric matrix
dx
∴ zT = z
2
  π  Lets check each option.
⇒ f’(x) = 4x cos  x 2 +   − 2 cos2 x
  6 (A) (y3z4– z4y3)T = (y3z4)T – (z4y3)T
Putting x = a in the above equation, we get { (A ± B)T = AT ± BT}
2
 π 
f’(a) = 4a cos  a 2 +   − 2 cos 2 a = (z4)T(y3)T – (y3)T(z4)T
  6
{ (AB)T = BTAT}
Also, the area of the region bounded by x = 0,
a = – z4 y 3 + y 3 z4
y = 0, y = f (x) and x = a is ∫ f ( x )dx
0 { yT = – y, zT=z}
a
= y 3 z4 – z 4 y 3
⇒ f’(a) + 2 = ∫ f ( x )dx
0
2 a
∴ y3z4 – z4y3 is symmetric matrix.
  π 
⇒ 4a cos  a 2 +   − 2 cos2 a + 2 = ∫ f ( x )dx (B) (x44 + y44)T = (x44)T + (y44)T
  6 0
= x44 + y44
Differentiating above equation w.r.t. a, we get
∴ x44 + y44 is a symmetric matrix.
⇒ – 4a. 2 cos  a 2 + π  .sin  a 2 + π  . (C) (x4z3 – z3x4)T = (x4z3)T – (z3x4)T
 6  6
2
= (z3)T(x4)T – (x4)T(z3)T
  π 
2 a + 4 cos  a 2 +   = z3x4 – x4z3
  6
= – (x4z3 – z3x4)
– 4cos a (– sin a) = f (a)
∴ x4z3 – z3x4 is skew symmetric matrix.
2
π   π 
⇒ – 8a2 sin  2 a 2 +  + 4 cos  a 2 +   (D) (x23+ y23)T = (x23)T + (y23)T
 3   6
= –x23 – y23
+ 2 sin 2 a = f (a){ 2 sin x cos x = sin 2 x}
= –(x23+ y23)
Putting a = 0 in the above equation, we get.
∴ (x23+ y23) is skew–symmetric matrix.
π
0 + 4 cos   + 2 sin (0) = f (0)
2

 6 Hint:
2
 (i) If A is a symmetric matrix, then AT = A
 3 π 3 
⇒ f (0) = 4     cos = . and if A is a skew symmetric matrix, then
 2   6 2 
AT = – A
⇒ f (0) = 3
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(ii) Use properties of transpose. 11. Options (B) and (D) is correct.
((A ± B)T = AT ± BT Given, P1 : y = 0 ...(i)
(AB)T = BTAT P2 : x + z – 1 = 0 ...(ii)
Equation of plane P3 passing through the
10. Options (B) and (C) are correct. intersection of plane P1 and P2 is given by
(1 + α ) 2 (1 + 2 α ) 2 (1 + 3 α ) 2 P3 : x + z – 1 + λ y = 0 ...(iii)
 Distance of the point (0, 1, 0) from P3 is 1.
( 2 + α )2 ( 2 + 2α )2 ( 2 + 3α )2 = – 648α
Given,

(3 + α )2 (3 + 2α )2 (3 + 3α))2 ∴
0+ λ + 0 −1
=1
Applying R3 → R3 – R2, we get – 12 + λ 2 + 12
(1 + α ) 2 (1 + 2 α ) 2 (1 + 3 α ) 2 ⇒ λ −1
=1
( 2 + α )2 ( 2 + 2α )2 ( 2 + 3α )2 = – 648α 2 + λ2

( )
2
5 + 2α 5 + 4α 5 + 6α
⇒ (λ – 1)2 = 1 2 + λ2
{ (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2 ab} ⇒ λ2+1 –2λ = λ2+2
Applying R2 → R2 – R1, We get 1
⇒ λ = –
(1 + α ) 2 (1 + 2 α ) 2 (1 + 3 α ) 2 2
3 + 2α 3 + 4 α 3 + 6α = – 648α Put the value of λ in equation (iii), we get
5 + 2α 5 + 4 α 5 + 6α 1
P3 : x + z – 1 – y = 0
Applying R3→R3 – R2, we get 2
⇒ 2x – y + 2z – 2 = 0
(1 + α ) 2 (1 + 2 α ) 2 (1 + 3 α ) 2
 Distance of a point (α, β, γ) from P3 is 2
3 + 2α 3 + 4 α 3 + 6α = − 648α
2 2 2 2α − β + 2 γ − 2
∴ =2
2 2 + 12 + 2 2
Applying R1→R1–R2, we get
⇒ 2α − β + 2 γ − 2
α 2 − 2 4 α 2 − 2 9α 2 − 2 =2
3
3 + 2α 3 + 4 α 3 + 6α = − 648α ⇒ 2α – β +2γ – 2 = ± 6
2 2 2 ⇒ 2α –β +2γ = 8 or – 4

⇒ 2α – β + 2γ – 8 = 0 or 2α – β +2γ + 4 = 0
Applying C1 → C1 – C2 and C3 → C3 – C2, we get
Hint:
−3α 2 4 α 2 − 2 5α 2
(i) 
Equation of plane passing through the
−2α 3 + 4 α 2α = − 648α
intersection of two plane P1 and P2 is given
0 2 0 by P1+ λP2 = 0; where λ is a constant.

Expanding the determinant along R3 (ii) Distance of a point (x1 y1 z1) from plane ax
– 2{– 6α3+10 α3} = – 648 α ax1 + by1 + cz1 + d
+ by + cz + d = 0 is
⇒ 8 α3 = 648 α
a2 + b 2 + c 2
⇒ α3 – 81α = 0
⇒ α (α2– 81) = 0 12. Options (A) and (B) are correct.
⇒ α = 0, 9, – 9 Let the equation of the line passing through
x y z
Hint: the origin be L: = =  ...(i)
l m n
(i) Apply elementary row operations R3 →
Given, planes P1: x + 2y – z + 1 = 0 ...(ii)
R3 – R2 and R2 – R1
P2: 2x – y + z – 1 = 0 ...(iii)
(ii) Try to make two zero in a row and then
since, all the points on L are at a constant
expand the determinant.
distance from the planes P1 and P2
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∴ Line L is perpendicular to normal of plane 1
a=
P1 and P2 2
As we know if two lines are perpendicular  t2 
then the sum of products of their respective Let P (at , 2 at )
2
1 1 =  1 , t1 
2 
direction ratios is zero.
⇒ l + 2m – n = 0 ……(iv) {  L ⊥ P 1}  t2 
⇒ 2l – m + n = 0 ……..(v) {  L ⊥ P2 }
( 2
)
And Q at22 , 2 at2 =  2 , t2  be distinct points

On solving equation (iv) and equation (v), we on the parabola y2 = 2x
get
Y
l m n
= = P
1 −3 −5
x y z
∴ Equation of line L is = =
1 −3 −5 O X
90
Let any point on L is A (k, – 3k, – 5k)
Now foot of perpendicular from A to plane P1
is given by Q

x − k y + 3k z + 5k ( k − 6 k + 5k + 1)
= = =−
1 2 −1 12 + 2 2 + 12 Now, equation of circle with PQ as diameter is
y + 3k z + 5k
⇒ x − k = 1  1 2  1 2
 x − t1   x − t2  + ( y − t1 ) ( y − t2 ) = 0 ...(i)
= =−
1 2 −1 6 2 2
1 1 1  Circle passes through vertex (0, 0)
⇒ x = k − , y = − 3k − , z = − 5k +
6 3 6
∴ t12 t22 + t t = 0
So, coordinates of foot of perpendicular is 1 2
4
 1 1 1 tt
 k − , − 3k − , − 5k + 
6 3 6 ⇒ t1 t2  1 2 + 1 = 0
 4 
⇒ t1 t2 = – 4 { t1 t2 ≠ 0}
For k = 0, foot of perpendicular  − 1 , − 1 , 1 
    ∆OPQ = 3 2
6 3 6
1  5 2 1
For k = , foot of perpendicular  0 , − , −  ⇒ OP.OQ = 3 2
6 6 3 2
1 1 4 2 1 4 2
Hint: ⇒ t +t . t +t = 3 2
2 4 1 1 4 2 2
(i)  since all points on L are at constant
distance from the planes P1 and P2. So line 1 1 2 1 2
⇒ .t t + 1 . t2 t +1 = 3 2
L is perpendicular to normal of P1 and P2. 2 1 4 1 4 2
(ii)  Find equation of line L using above
condition and assume any point on L. 1

.4
t1 + 4 . t2 + 4
⇒ (
=3 2
2
)( 2
)
(iii) Use coordinates of foot of perpendicular 2 16
drawn from a point (x1 y1 z1) to the plane { t1 t2 = – 4}

) ( )
ax + by + cz + d = 0 is given by 1 2
( )(
2
⇒ t1 + 4 t22 + 4 = 3 2
x − x1 y − y1 z − z1 ax + by + cz + d 4
= = = − 1 2 1 2 12
a b c a +b +c ⇒
4
(
1 2 2
t1 t2 + 4t12 + 4t22 + 16 ) = 18

13. Options (A) and (D) are correct.

Given: Parabola y2 = 2x
⇒
1 2 2
4 1 2
(  )
4 t + t + 32  =18{ t1 t2 = – 4}

Comparing given equation of parabola with ⇒ t12 + t22 + 8 = 18

standard equation of parabola y2 = 4ax, we get
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⇒ t12 + t22 − 10 = 0

(
y ⋅ 1 + ex = ∫
1
1 + ex
)
⋅ 1 + e x dx ( )
2
⇒
 − 4
t12 +  − 10 = 0 (
y 1 + e = ∫ 1dx
x
)
 t1 
y (1 + ex) = x + C
⇒ t14 − 10t12 + 16 = 0  y (0) = 2
⇒ (t 2
1 )(
− 2 t12 − 8 = 0 ) (
0
⇒ 2 1 + e = 0 + C )
⇒ t12 = 2, 8 c=4

⇒ t1 = ± 2 , ± 2 2 x+4
So, y (x) = ...(i)
1 + ex
∴ Co-ordinates of P are (1, 2 ) and (4, 2 2 ) Put x = − 4 in the equation, we get
Hint: y (− 4) = 0
(i) Assume two distinct points on parabola Put x = − 2 in the above equation (i), we get
y2 = 2x in parametric form and then find 2 ≠0
y ( −2 ) =
equation of circle. 1 + e −2
(ii) Find relation in parameter t1 and t2 using For critical points, y’ = 0
the given condition and solve it. From e.q, (i), y (1 + ex) = x + 4
(iii) Use equation of circle with (x1, y1) and (x2, Differentiating the above equation w.r.t. x, we
y2) as extremities of its diameter is (x − x1) get
(x − x2) + (y – y1) (y – y2) = 0.
( ) ( )
y ′ 1 + e x + y e x = 1

14. Options (A) and (C) are correct.
0 (1 + ex) + y ex = 1 { y’ = 0}
1+ e
Given: ( ) y '+ ye = 1
x x
y ex – 1 = 0
Now, let g(x) = y ex – 1
(1 + e ) dy
dx
x
+ ye = 1 x
x
g(x) = ( x + 4 )e − 1
x
dy e 1 , which is liner differential 1 + ex
+ y=
dx 1 + e x 1 + ex x
g(x) = ( x + 3)e − 1
equation in y. 1 + ex
Comparing above equation with dy + Py = 2−e 2 e −1 − 1
dx Now, <0 g(–1) = =
Q, we get 1+ e 1+ e −1

ex 1 { e = 2∙7∙8}
P= and Q =
1 + ex 1 + ex
3e 0 − 1
And, g (0) = =1>0
So, I.F. = e
∫ P⋅dx
1 + e0
ex
So, there exists one value of x in (− 1, 0) for
∫ 1+ e dx
which
I.F. = e
x

g (x) = 0
I.F. = e ( )
ln 1+ e x
⇒ y’ = 0
 f ′ (x)  There exist a critical point of y (x) in (− 1, 0)
 ∫ dx = ln f ( x )
 f (x)  Hint:

(i) Use solution of liner differential equation
I.F = 1 + ex
dy
So, solution of given differential equation is + Py = Q is given by
dx
given by
y (I.F.) = ∫ Q∙(I.F.) dx, where I.F. = e ∫
p⋅dx
y (I.F.) = ∫ Q∙(I.F.) dx
(ii) For critical points, y’ = 0
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15. Options (B) and (C) are correct. f (0 + h) − f (0)
Let equation of circle whose centre lie on
Now, R.H.D. at x = 0 = f ′ 0 + = lim( ) h →0 h
straight line y = x be (x – k)2 + (y – k)2 = r2(i)
Differentiating the above equation w.r.t. x, ( ) g(h) −h g(0) { f (0) = g (0) = 0}
⇒ f ′ 0 + =
we get
⇒ f (0 ) = g (0) = 0
′ + ′
2 (x – k) + 2 (y – k) y' = 0

′ ′
(
⇒ x + yy = k 1 + y ...(ii) ) Now, L.H.D. at x = 0 = f’(0−) lim
h→0
f (0 − h) − f (0)
−h
x + yy ′
⇒ k=
1 + y′
( )
⇒ f ′ 0 − = lim
h→0
− g( − h) − g(0)
−h
Differentiating the eq. (ii) w.r.t. x, we get
( )
⇒ f ′ 0 − = lim
− g( − h) − 0
⇒ 1 + yy + y ′′
( )
′ 2 ’ ’ ’
= ky { (uv) = uv + vu }
′′ h→0 −h
g( − h)  0 
 x + yy ′  ′′ = + form
⇒ 1 + yy + y ′′
( )
′ 2
=
 1 + y′ 
y h 
0 
So, applying L’ hospital rule.
⇒ 1 + yy + y ′′
( )
′ 2 ′
+ y + yy y + y ′ ′′
( ) ′ 3

′
( ) g ( −h1)( −1) = e
⇒ f ′ 0 − = lim
h→0
= xy ′′ + yy ′ y ′′
⇒ f ( 0 ) = lim − g ( − h ) = − g ( 0 )
′ − ′ ′

( )( )
2
⇒ y ′′ ( y − x ) + y ′ 1 + y′ + 1 + y′ = 0 h→0

⇒ f’(0 −) = 0
⇒ y ( y − x ) + y  y + ( y ) + 1 + 1 = 0
′′ ′ ′ ′ 2
 f’(0 +) = f’(0−) = 0
 
∴ f (x) is differentiable at x = 0
Comparing the above equation with py’’ + Q y’
For option (B).
+ 1 = 0, we get
( )
2 |x|

′
P = y – x and Q = y + y
′
+1 Given: h(x) = e
Let us generalize the h (x) using the property of
( )
2
∴ P + Q = 1 – x + y + y’ + y ′ modules function
e x , x > 0
Hint: 
(i) Let equation of circle be (x – k)2 + (y – k)2 ∴ h( x ) = e − x , x < 0
= x2 1, x=0

(ii) 
From differential equation using
eliminating arbitrary constants method and h(t ) − h( 0 )
Now, R.H.D at x = 0 = h’ (0+) = lim
compare with given differential equation. t→0 t
t
16. Options (A) and (D) are correct. ( )
⇒ h ′ 0 + = lim e − 1 = 1
t→0 t
Given: g (0) = 0, g’(0) = 0, g’(1) ≠ 0 and
 x  ex − 1 
 g ( x ), x ≠ 0  lim = 1
f (x) = | x |  x →0 x 

0 ,x = 0 h( −t ) − h( 0 )

Now, L.H.D at x = 0 = h’(0−) = lim
Let us generalize f (x) using the definition of t→0 −t
modulus function. t

 g ( x ), x>0
( )
⇒ h ′ 0 − = lim e − 1 = −1
t → 0 −t

∴ f (x) =  − g ( x ), x < 0  h’(0+) ≠ h’(0−)
0 ,x = 0
 ∴ h (x) is not differentiable at x = 0
For option (A) For option (C)
f (x) will be differentiable at x = 0 if L.H.D. =
R.H.D at x = 0 foh = f ( h( x )) = g ( h( x )), h( x ) > 0
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g ( h(t )) − g ( h( 0 )) (ii) Use l (x) is differentiable at x = a, if L.H.D

Now, R.H.D. at x = 0 = lim
t→0 t at x = a equals to R.H.D at x = a

= lim
( )
g e t − g (1) 17. Options (A), (B) and (C) are correct.
t→0 t π π 
f (x) = sin  sin  sin x  
Given:
’
= g (1) 6 2 

g ( h( − t )) − g ( h( 0 )) π
g (x) = sin x
Now, L.H.D. at x = 0 = lim 2
t→0 −t
 x ∈ R ⇒ −1 ≤ sin x ≤ 1
( )
g e t − g (1)

= lim
t→0 −t ⇒ − π ≤ π sin x ≤ π
2 2 2
= − g’ (1)
’
 g (1) ≠ 0 ⇒ sin  π  ≤ sin  π sin x  ≤ sin  π 
 2 2   2
∴ L.H.D. at x = 0 ≠ R.H.D. at x = 0
π 
∴ foh is not differentiable at x = 0 ⇒ − 1 ≤ sin  sin x  ≤ 1
2 
For option (D)
hof = hf (x) ⇒ − π ≤ π sin  π sin x  ≤ π
h( f (t )) − h( f ( 0 )) 6 6 2  6
Now, R.H.D. at x = 0 = lim
t→0 t π
 π π   π
h( g (t )) − h( 0 )  0  ⇒ sin  −  ≤ sin  sin  sin x   ≤ sin  
⇒ R.H.D. = lim  6 6 2   6
  form
t→0 t 0
1 π π  1
So, applying L’ hospital rule ⇒ − ≤ sin  sin  sin x   ≤
2 6 2  2
h ′ ( g (t )) g '(t )
⇒ R.H.D. = lim  1 1
t→0 t ∴ Range of f(x) =  − , 
( ( )) ( )
⇒ R.H.D. = h ′ g 0 + ⋅ g ′ 0 + = 0

 2 2
Now, by composite function,
{ g’(0)+ = 0} fog (x) = f (g(x))
h( f ( −t )) − h( f ( 0 )) x g (x)
Now, L.H.D. at x = 0 = lim g f fog (x)
t→0 t
h( − g ( −t )) − 1  0  So, we can see that,
⇒ L.H.D. = lim  form  −π π 
t→0 t 0 Range of g (x) ∩ Domain of f (x) =  , ∩R
 2 2
⇒ L.H.D. = lim
{ }
h ′ ( − g ( −t )) − g ′ ( −t ) ( −1)
 π π
t→0 t = − , 
 2 2
 {Applying L’hospital rule} ∴ Range of fog (x) = Range of f(x) with input

′
⇒ L.H.D. = h − g 0
−
( ( )) ( )
g′ 0 − as  − π , π 
 2 2
 
⇒ L.H.D. = 0 { g’(0−) = 0}
1 1
 L.H.D. = R.H.D. Range of fog (x) =  − , 
 hof is differentiable at x = 0  2 2

π π 
Hint: sin  sin  sin x  
f (x) 6 2 
(i) Generalize f(x) and h(x) using the Also, lim = lim
x →0 g ( x ) x →0 π
property of modules function sin x
2
 x, x > 0 π
 π  π π 
| x |=  − x , x < 0 sin  sin  sin x    sin  sin x  
6 2  2 2 
 0 ,x = 0 = xlim
 →0  π π  π
 sin  sin x   sin x
6  2   2
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
π π  π π ⇒ (12 )2 = ( 4 3 )2 + | c |2 +2 × 24
sin  sin  sin x   1 sin  sin x   sin x 
6 2  2  2 
= lim × × 
x →0 π π  π  π  ⇒ 144 = 48 + | c |2 + 48
sin  sin x  3  sin x   sin x 
6 2  2  2 
⇒ | c |2 = 48
sin y 
As we know, lim =1 ⇒ | c |= 4 3
y →0 y

f (x) 1 π Now,  | c |2  ( 4 3 )2
⇒ lim = 1× ×1× − | a |= − 12
x →0 g ( x ) 3 2 2 2

Now, by composite functions, | c |2 
⇒ − | a | = 12
gof (x) = g (f (x)) 2

| c |2  ( 4 3 )2
π And, 2 + | a |= + 12
= sin{ f ( x )} 2
2  2
 −1 ≤ f ( x ) ≤ 1 | c | + | a |= 36
2
2 2
       
 1  1 Also, | a × b + c × a | = | a × b − a × c |
⇒ sin  −  ≤ sin{ f ( x )} ≤ sin      
 2  2 {∵ a × c = −( c × a )}

⇒
π  −1  π π  1   
sin   ≤ sin{ f ( x )} ≤ sin   = | a × ( b − c )|
2  2 2 2  2
 {using distributive law of cross product}
− 0.75 ≤ gof (x) ≤ 0.75    
= | − ( b + c ) × ( b − c )|
So, there does not exist an x ∈ R such that gof        
(x) = 1 = | − {b × b + c × b − b × c − c × c }|
   
Hint: = | − ( 0 + c × b − b × c − 0 )|
 
(i) 
Find the composite function using fog { α × α = 0 }
 
(x) = f (g (x)) and gof (x) = g (f(x)). = | − c × b + b × c |
 
sin x = 2| b × c |
(ii) Evaluate the limit using lim = 1.  
x →0 x = 2| b × c |
18. Options (A), (C) and D) are correct.        
⇒ | a × b + c × a | = 2 | b |2| c |2 −( b ⋅ c )2
Given: ∆ PQR such that
 {using Lagrange’s identity}
P
= 2 ( 4 3 )2 ( 4 3 )2 − ( 24 )2

  = 2 48 × 48 − 24 × 24
c
b
= 2 × 24 3
   
⇒ | a × b + c × a |= 48 3
R  Q
a   
Similarly, as we know a + b + c = 0
      
| a |= 12 ,| b |= 4 3 , b ⋅ c = 24 ⇒ a +b = −c
By triangle law of vector addition, Squaring both the sides we get,
     
a + b + c = 0 ⇒ | a + b |2 =| c |2

⇒ − a = b + c     
⇒ | a |2 + | b |2 +2 a ⋅ b =| c |2
Squaring both the sides, we get  
   ⇒ (12 )2 + ( 4 3 )2 + 2 a ⋅ b = ( 4 3 )2
| a |2 =| b + c |2  
     ⇒ 2 a ⋅ b = − 144
⇒ | a |2 =| b |2 + | c |2 +2b ⋅ c  
⇒ a ⋅ b = − 72
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Hint: Now, L.H.D. at x = 1 = xlim

→1
(x) −

(i) using triangle law of vector addition, ( − 6a)

   = xlim
→1 −

a+b+c = 0
  = − 6a
 
⇒ b + c = − a and find | c | by squaring both
′
And R.H.D. at x = 1 = lim f ( x )
the sides. x →1+

(ii) 
Use Lagrange’s identity for the = xlim
→1
(b)
+

simplification, =b
     
| a × b |2 =| a |2| b |2 −( a ⋅ b )2 ⇒ − 6a = b

Also we know that if a function is differentiable
19. Option (B) is correct. at a point then it must be continuous at that
(A → P, Q ; B → P, Q; C → P, Q, S, T ; D → Q, T) point.
(A)  Given: The magnitude of the projection ⇒ f (x) is continuous at x = 1
vector of αi + β j on 3 i + j = 3 L.H.L. = R.H.L.


As we know, the projection of a on b = 
  
a ⋅b
x → 1−
2
Now, L.H.L. = lim f ( x ) = lim − 3ax − 2
x → 1−
( )
|b | ⇒ = − 3a (1)2 – 2 = − 3a − 2
( αi + β j ) ⋅ ( 3 i + j )
⇒ 3=
|( 3 i + j )|
And R.H.L. = lim+ f ( x ) = lim+ bx + a 2
x →1 x →1
( )
= b (1) + a2 = b + a2
3α + β ⇒ − 3a – 2 = b + a2
⇒ 3=
( 3 )2 + (1)2 ⇒ a2 + 3a + b + 2 = 0

{∵|a + i b |= } ⇒ a2 + 3a – 6a + 2 = 0

a2 + b 2
 ⇒ a2 – 3a + 2 = 0
⇒ (a – 1) (a – 2) = 0
3α + β
⇒ 3= ⇒ a = 1, 2
2
(C) Given: w ≠ 1 and w is complex cube root of
⇒ 3α + β = ± 2 3 unity.
(3 – 3w + 2w2)4n + 3 + (2 + 3w + 3w2) 4n + 3 + (− 3
Also given that, α = 2 + 3β + 2w + 3w2) 4n + 3 = 0

( ) 
4n+3
α = 2 + 3 ( ±2 3 − 3α )  ω 2 2 + 3ω − 3ω 2

α = 2 ± 6 − 3α
(
⇒ 3 − 3ω + 2 ω )
2 4n+3 
+
ω2
 
4α = 2 ± 6
( ) 
4n+3
 ω −3 + 2ω + 3ω 2
α = 2, − 1 
+
 ω 
∴ α = 2, 1
=0
 2
 −3ax − 2 , x < 1
( ) 
4n+3
(B) Given: f(x) =   2 ω 2 + 3ω 3 − 3ω 4
( )
2 
bx + a ,
 x≥1 2 4n+3
⇒ 3 − 3ω + 2 ω +
 ω2 
f (x) is differentiable for all x∈R
( ) 
4n+3
f (x) is differentiable at x = 1  −3ω + 2ω 2 + 3ω 3

+
As we know a function is differentiable at a ω
 
point if (L.H.D. at x = 1) = (R.H.D. at x = 1)
=0
− 6a , x < 1
 f’(x) =  As we know, by the properties of w,
 b , x≥1
w3 = 1, w4 = w∙w3 = wyn + 3
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4n+3
 2ω 2 + 3 − 3ω  Hint:
( )
4n+3
⇒ 3 − 3ω + 2ω 2 +   
 ω2  A (i) The projection of a on b is given
4n+3  
 − 3ω + 2ω 2 + 3  by a ⋅ b
+ 
ω |b |
 
 =0 B (i) Check the differentiability of f (x) at x = 1
using (L.H.D. at x = 1) = (R.H.D. at x = 1)
 4n+3 4n+3 

( )   1   1 
4n+3
⇒ 3 − 3ω + 2ω 2 1 +
  2 +    (ii) If a function is differentiable at a point
  ω  ω 
  then it must be continuous at that point.
 =0 So, use (L.H.L. at x = 1) = (R.H.L. at x = 1)

(
⇒ 3 − 3ω + 2ω )
2 4n+3
{1 + ω 4n+3 + ω( )2 4n+3
} =0
C (i) Multiply and divide the second term of
the given equation by w2 and third term
As we know, 1 + w + w2 = 0 by w.
1 + w4n + 3 + (w2) 4n + 3 = 0, (ii) Simplify using w3 = 1 and 1 + w + w2 = 0
2xy
only if 4n + 3 is not a multiple of 3 D (i) Harmonic mean of x and y is
x+y
n = 1, 2, 4, 5.
(ii) If x, y, z are in A.P then y – x = z – y.
(D) Given: Harmonic mean of a and b =4

2ab  2 xy  20. Option (B) is correct.

⇒ = 4  H ⋅ M ⋅ of x and y = 
a+b  x + y (A → P, R, S; B → P; C → P, Q; D → S, T)
⇒ ab = 2a + 2b...(i) A. Given: ∆ABC with a, b and c as the length of
the sides and X, Y and Z as the angles.
Also, a, 5, q, b are in A.P.
5 – a = q – 5 ...(ii) Y
a + q = 10 c
a
and b – q = q – 5
2q – b = 5 ...(iii)
Z X
By equation (ii) and (iii),
b
2(10 – a) – b = 5
20 − 2a – b = 5 As we know by the sine rule,
sin X sin Y sin Z
2a + b = 15 ...(iv) = = = k
a b c
By equation (i) and (iv),
sin X sin Y sin Z
a (15 – 2a) = 2a + 2 (15 – 2a) ⇒ a = ,b= ,c=
k k k
15a – 2a2 = 2a + 30 – 4a
 2 (a2 – b2) = c2
2a2 – 17 a + 30 = 0
 sin 2 X sin 2 Y  sin 2 Z
2a2 – 12 a – 5a + 30 = 0 ⇒ 2  − =
2a (a – 6) − 5(a – 6) = 0  k
2
k 2  k2
2
(2a – 5) (a – 6) = 0
⇒ sin 2X – sin 2Y = sin Z
5 2
a = 6, sin 2 Z
2 ⇒ sin (X – Y) sin (X + Y) =
by equation (ii) 2
q = 4, 15 
{ sin 2 A − sin 2 B = sin (A – B) sin (A + B)}
2
As we know, X + Y + Z = π
15 5
q – a =  6 – 4 , − ⇒ X + Y = π – Z
2 2
⇒ sin (X + Y) = sin (π – Z)
= 2, 5
⇒ sin (X + Y) = sin Z
∴  q – a  = 2, 5
2
⇒ sin (X – Y) sin Z = sin Z
2
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sin ( X − Y ) 1 C. given: ox = 3 i + j
⇒ =
sin Z 2 

oy = i + 3 j
sin ( X − Y )

Also, given that =λ
sin Z and oz = βi + (1 − β) j
1 Coordinates of x are ( 3 , 1), y are (1, 3 ) and
⇒ λ =
2 z are (β, 1 – β)
∴ cos (nπλ) = cos ( nπ ) X  3 ,1 
2 Q
∴ cos (nπ ) = 0
2 P
Z
⇒ n = 1, 3, 5
B. given: ∆ XZ such that
Z O (0, 0)

Y 1, 3 
Using the distance formula, we get

( )
a b 2
+ (1 − 0 ) = 3 + 1 = 2 units
2
OX = 3 −0

(1 − 0 )2 + ( )
2
Y X and
OY = 3 −1 = 1 + 3 = 2 units
c
1 + cos (2X) – 2cos (2Y) = 2 sin X ∙ sin Y Let OP be the angle bisector of ∠ XOY
1 + {1 – 2 sin2 X} – 2{1 – 2 sin2 Y} ∠ XOP = ∠ YOP
= 2 sin X ∙ sin Y In ∆ XOP = ∆ YOP
 { 1 – cos 2θ = 2 sin 2θ} ∠ XOP = ∠ YOP, OX = OY and OP is common
2 – 2 sin2 X – 2 + 2 sin2 Y = 2 sin X ⋅ sin Y ∴ by SAS congruence rule, ∠ XOP ≅ ∠ YOP
2 sin2 Y − sin2 X = sin X ∙ sin Y ⇒ XP = YP
Dividing the above equation by sin2 Y we get, or, P is the mid point of XY.
2 ∴ By section formula, coordinates of P are
2 − sin X = sin X  (i)  3 + 1 3 + 1
sin 2 Y sin Y  ,
As we know by the sine rule,  2 2 

sin X sin Y sin Z Now, using two points form of equation of line
= =
a b c we get equation of OP is,
sin X a  3 +1 
=
sin Y b  2 − 0
(y – 0) =   (x – 0)
So, equation (i) can be written as,  3 + 1 − 0
2  2 
a a
2 −   =   y = x
 b  b
As we know, the distance of a point (x1 y1) from
a the line ax + by + c = 0 is given by
Let, = m
b
ax1 + by1 + c units
2 – m2 = m a2 + b 2
m2 + m – 2 = 0
So, distance of z (β, 1 – β) from line OP i.e.
(m – 1) (m + 2) = 0 y = x is
m = 1, − 2

a = 1, – 2
b
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y=x+1
β − (1 − β ) 3
= y=3–x
2 2 2
1 + 1 x=0
2β − 1 3
⇒ =
2 2 0 1 2
⇒ 2β − 1 = 3
⇒ 2β – 1 = ± 3 y2 = 4x
⇒ β = 2, − 1 x=2
∴ β = 2, 1 f (1) is the shaded area
D. Given: f (α) is area of the region bounded
∫0 {(3 − x ) − } {(x + 1) − }
1 2
by x = 0, x = 2, y2 = 4x and y = αx – 1 f (1) = 4 x dx + ∫ 4 x dx
1
at α = 0, y = QX − 1 + 0∙x∙ –2 + 0 1 2
⇒ y = 3 f (1) = ∫0 ( 3 − x − 2 x )dx + ∫1 ( x + 1 − 2 x )dx
So, f (0) will be area bounded by x = 0, x = 2, 1 2
y2 = 4x and y = 3
  3    3 
 x 2
 x 2   x2  x2 
f (1) = 3x − − 2  +  + x − 2 
 2 3 2 3
y=3     
  
2  0   2  1
x=0
 1 4  4 1 4
f (1) =  3 − −  + ( 2 + 2 − ⋅ 2 2 ) −  + 1 −  
 2 3 3  2 3 
1 4 8 2 1 4
y2 = 4x f (1) = 3 − − +4 − − −1+
2 3 3 2 3
x=2
8 2
f (1) = 5 −  ...(iii)
The required area, f(0) is the shaded area. 3
2 By equation (i) and (ii), we get
f(0) = ∫0 (3 − 4 x )dx
8 2
2 f (0) + = 6 and f(1) = + 8 2 = 5
  x  3/2 3 3
f(0) = 3x − 2  
  3 / 2   0 Hint:
4 A. (i) Simplify using sin e rule
f(0) = 6 − (2 2 )
3
sin X sin Y sin Z
8 2 = =
f(0) = 6 −  ...(i) a b c
3
(ii) Use trigonometric identities,
At α=1
sin 2 X – sin2 Y = sin (X – Y)∙ sin (X + Y)
y = x − 1 + x − 2 + x
B. (i) 
Simplify the given equation using
using property of modules function,
trigonometric identity, 1 – cos 2 θ = 2 sin 2θ
 − ( x − 1) − ( x − 2 ) + x , 0 ≤ x < 1 and then use the sine rule.

y =  ( x − 1) − ( x − 2 ) + x , 1 ≤ x < 2 C. (i)
 ( x − 1) + ( x − 2 ) + x , x ≥ 2

X
 3 − x, 0 ≤ x < 1 Q

y =  x + 1, 1 ≤ x < 2
3 x − 3 , x ≥ 2 P

Z
So, f (1) will be the area bounded by x = 0,
x = 2, y2 = 4x and y = x − 1 + x − 2 + x
Y

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Find the coordinates of point P. (ii) For α = 1, f(1) will be the shaded region.
(ii)  Using two point form of line find the x=2
equation of OP.
(iii) Use the distance of a point (x1, y1)from x=0
the line ax + by + c = 0 is given by

ax1 + by1 + c
a2 + b 2
y2 = 4x

D. (i) For α = 0, f(0) will be the shaded region

x=2
y=3

x=0

y2 = 4x