Q.3 Which one of the points P = (3/2, 1/2), Q = (1/2, 3/2), R = (3/2, 11/2) and S = (11/2, 3/2) lies ABOVE the parabola x² = y² and INSIDE the circle x² + y² = 4? (A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S

Q.3 Which one of the points P = (3/2, 1/2), Q = (1/2, 3/2), R = (3/2, 11/2) and S = (11/2, 3/2) lies ABOVE the parabola x² = y² and INSIDE the circle x² + y² = 4?

  • (A) P
  • (B) Q
  • (C) R
  • (D) S

 

In coordinate geometry problems, identifying whether a point lies
above a parabola and inside a circle is a common and useful skill for
exams like JEE and other competitive tests.
This question checks your understanding of inequalities derived from the equations of a parabola and a circle and how to apply them to given points.

You are given:

  • Parabola: \(y = 2x^{2}\)
  • Circle: \(x^{2} + y^{2} = 4\)

Points:

  • \(P = \left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{1}{2}\right)\)
  • \(Q = \left(\frac{1}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\)
  • \(R = \left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{11}{2}\right)\)
  • \(S = \left(\frac{11}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\)

A point \((x,y)\) is:

  • Above the parabola \(y = 2x^{2}\) if \(y > 2x^{2}\).
  • Inside the circle \(x^{2} + y^{2} = 4\) if \(x^{2} + y^{2} < 4\).

Conditions to Check

For each point \((x,y)\):

  1. Compute \(y_{\text{parabola}} = 2x^{2}\).
  2. Check if actual \(y\) satisfies \(y > 2x^{2}\) (above parabola).
  3. Compute \(x^{2} + y^{2}\).
  4. Check if \(x^{2} + y^{2} < 4\) (inside circle).

Only the point that satisfies both inequalities is the correct option.

Testing Point \(P\left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{1}{2}\right)\)

Here \(x = \frac{3}{2},\ y = \frac{1}{2}\).

1. Above parabola?
\[
2x^{2} = 2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2} = 2\cdot\frac{9}{4} = \frac{9}{2}
\]
Compare \(y\) with \(2x^{2}\): \(y = \frac{1}{2},\ 2x^{2} = \frac{9}{2}\).
Since \(\frac{1}{2} < \frac{9}{2}\), point \(P\) lies below the parabola.

2. Inside circle?
\[
x^{2} + y^{2} = \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2} + \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2}
= \frac{9}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5
\]
Since \(2.5 < 4\), point \(P\) is inside the circle.

Conclusion for P: Inside the circle but below the parabola, so it does not satisfy the required condition.

Testing Point \(Q\left(\frac{1}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\)

Here \(x = \frac{1}{2},\ y = \frac{3}{2}\).

1. Above parabola?
\[
2x^{2} = 2\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2} = 2\cdot\frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
Compare: \(y = \frac{3}{2},\ 2x^{2} = \frac{1}{2}\).
Since \(\frac{3}{2} > \frac{1}{2}\), point \(Q\) is above the parabola.

2. Inside circle?
\[
x^{2} + y^{2} = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{2} + \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2}
= \frac{1}{4} + \frac{9}{4} = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2} = 2.5
\]
Since \(2.5 < 4\), point \(Q\) is inside the circle.

Conclusion for Q: Above the parabola and inside the circle, so \(Q\) satisfies both required conditions.

Testing Point \(R\left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{11}{2}\right)\)

Here \(x = \frac{3}{2},\ y = \frac{11}{2}\).

1. Above parabola?
As earlier, \[
2x^{2} = 2\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2} = \frac{9}{2}
\]
Compare: \(y = \frac{11}{2},\ 2x^{2} = \frac{9}{2}\).
Since \(\frac{11}{2} > \frac{9}{2}\), point \(R\) is above the parabola.

2. Inside circle?
\[
x^{2} + y^{2} = \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2} + \left(\frac{11}{2}\right)^{2}
= \frac{9}{4} + \frac{121}{4} = \frac{130}{4} = 32.5
\]
Since \(32.5 > 4\), point \(R\) is outside the circle.

Conclusion for R: Above the parabola but outside the circle, so it does not satisfy the condition.

Testing Point \(S\left(\frac{11}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\)

Here \(x = \frac{11}{2},\ y = \frac{3}{2}\).

1. Above parabola?
\[
2x^{2} = 2\left(\frac{11}{2}\right)^{2} = 2\cdot\frac{121}{4} = \frac{121}{2} = 60.5
\]
Compare: \(y = \frac{3}{2},\ 2x^{2} = \frac{121}{2}\).
Since \(\frac{3}{2} < \frac{121}{2}\), point \(S\) lies below the parabola.

2. Inside circle?
\[
x^{2} + y^{2} = \left(\frac{11}{2}\right)^{2} + \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^{2}
= \frac{121}{4} + \frac{9}{4} = \frac{130}{4} = 32.5
\]
Since \(32.5 > 4\), point \(S\) is outside the circle.

Conclusion for S: Below the parabola and outside the circle, so it clearly does not satisfy the condition.

Final Answer and Summary Table

Only point \(Q\left(\frac12,\frac32\right)\) lies above the parabola \(y = 2x^{2}\) and inside the circle \(x^{2}+y^{2}=4\).
Therefore, the correct option is (B) Q.

Position of Each Point

Point Above parabola? Inside circle? Satisfies both?
\(P\left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{1}{2}\right)\) No (\(y < 2x^{2}\)) Yes (\(x^{2}+y^{2} = 2.5 < 4\)) No
\(Q\left(\frac{1}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\) Yes (\(y > 2x^{2}\)) Yes (\(x^{2}+y^{2} = 2.5 < 4\)) Yes
\(R\left(\frac{3}{2},\frac{11}{2}\right)\) Yes No (\(x^{2}+y^{2} = 32.5 > 4\)) No
\(S\left(\frac{11}{2},\frac{3}{2}\right)\) No No (\(x^{2}+y^{2} = 32.5 > 4\)) No

 

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