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The shortest distance between the point (32,0) and the curve y=x,(x>0) is

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52
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54
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32
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32
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Solution

The correct option is B 52
Let points (32,0),(t2,t)t>0
Distance =t2+(t232)2
=t22t2+94=(t21)2+54
So minimum distance is 54=52.

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