Differential Equations Question 17

Question: The order of the differential equation of all circles of radius r, having centre on y-axis and passing through the origin is

Options:

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The equation of a family of circles of radius r passing through the origin and having centre on y-axis is $ {{(x-0)}^{2}}+{{(y-r)}^{2}}=r^{2} $ or $ x^{2}+y^{2}-2ry=0 $ . This is one parameter family of circles, so its differential equation is of order one.