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?
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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 \((x,y)\):
- Compute \(y_{\text{parabola}} = 2x^{2}\).
- Check if actual \(y\) satisfies \(y > 2x^{2}\) (above parabola).
- Compute \(x^{2} + y^{2}\).
- 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 |


