The differential equation of all circles passing through the origin and having their centres on the x-axis is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
A circle through the origin with its centre on the -axis has equation , a one-parameter family in . Differentiating gives , so . Substituting this back into the circle equation gives , which tidies to .
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