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MHT CET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

A circular sector of perimeter 60 meter with maximum area is to be constructed. The radius of the circular are in meter must be

  1. A \(5 \mathrm{~m}\)
  2. B \(15 \mathrm{~m}\)
  3. C \(10 \mathrm{~m}\)
  4. D \(20 \mathrm{~m}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(15 \mathrm{~m}\)

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Perimeter \(=2 r+r \theta=60\)
\(\Rightarrow \theta=\frac{60-2 r}{r}\)
Area \(=\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{r})=\frac{\pi \mathrm{r}^2 \theta}{360}=\frac{\pi \mathrm{r}^2\left(\frac{60-2 \mathrm{r}}{\mathrm{r}}\right)}{360}=\frac{\pi}{360}\left(60 r-2 \mathrm{r}^2\right)\)
\(A^{\prime}(r)=\frac{\pi}{360}(60-4 r)\)
For area to be maximum \(A^{\prime}(r)=0 \Rightarrow r=15\)