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The differential equation \(y \frac{d y}{d x}+x=\) crepresents

  1. A a family of hyperbolas
  2. B a family of circles whose centres are on the axis
  3. C a family of parabolas
  4. D a family of circles whose centres are on the axis
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Correct Answer

(D) a family of circles whose centres are on the axis

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Detailed explanation

Given differential equation is
\[
\begin{aligned}
y \frac{d y}{d x}+x &=c \\
\Rightarrow \quad y d y &=(c-x) d x
\end{aligned}
\]
On integrating both sides, we get
\[
\begin{aligned}
\frac{y^{2}}{2} &=c x-\frac{x^{2}}{2}+d \\
\Rightarrow \quad y^{2}+x^{2}-2 c x-2 d &=0
\end{aligned}
\]
Hence, it represents a family of circles whose centres are on the \(x\)-axis.