The area bounded by the curve xy2=a2(a−x),a>0 and y−axis is
A
πa22 sq. units
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B
πa2 sq. units
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C
2π2a sq. units
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D
πa sq. units
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Solution
The correct option is Bπa2 sq. units xy2=a2(a−x) ⇒x=a3y2+a2
The given curve is symmetrical about x−axis and meets it at (a,0).
The line x=0 i.e., y−axis is an asymptote ∴ Area =2∞∫0xdy=2∞∫0a3y2+a2dy =2a31a[tan−1ya]∞0 =2a2π2=πa2 sq. units