Integral Calculus
Area Bounded
MMTS_Full_Test_17
Grade 12

Question:

The area bounded by $y=x^2-3$ and $y=kx+2$ is the least. Then $k$ is
0
$\pm 1$
$\pm 2$
$\pm 3$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Area between parabola and line depends on the chord length; minimize w.r.t. $k$
Area $=\frac{(\Delta)^{3/2}}{6a}$ where $\Delta=$ discriminant$=k^2+20$. Minimum when $k=0$.
Correct Answer: 4

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