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AP EAMCET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

Equation of tangent to the curve \(y=x+\frac{4}{x^2}\) which is parallel to \(X\)-axis is

  1. A \(y=8\)
  2. B \(y=0\)
  3. C \(y=3\)
  4. D \(y=2\)
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(C) \(y=3\)

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\[ y=x+\frac{4}{x^2} \Rightarrow y^{\prime}=1-\frac{8}{x^3} \] As tangent is parallel to \(X\)-axis, \(y^{\prime}=0 \Rightarrow x=2\) At \(x=2, y=3\). \(\therefore\) Equation of tangent is \(y=3\)