Definite Integration Question 488

Question: If $ \int _{-a}^{a}{\sqrt{\frac{a-x}{a+x}}dx=k\pi ,} $ then $ k= $

[AISSE 1986; SCRA 1986]

Options:

A) $ -a $

B) $ -2a $

C) $ 2a $

D) $ a $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Since $ \int _{-a}^{a}{\sqrt{\frac{a-x}{a+x}}dx=a\pi } $

So comparing it with the given value, we get $ k=a $ .