The normal to the curve at ' ' always passes through the fixed point
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Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The curve equations are and
Differentiating with respect to :
and
Slope of tangent
Slope of normal
Equation of normal at point :
Substituting the point :
The equation is satisfied for regardless of
Alternatively, eliminating : .
This is a circle with center and radius The normal to any point on a circle always passes through its center .
Differentiating with respect to :
and
Slope of tangent
Slope of normal
Equation of normal at point :
Substituting the point :
The equation is satisfied for regardless of
Alternatively, eliminating : .
This is a circle with center and radius The normal to any point on a circle always passes through its center .