The two curves x3 – 3xy2 + 2 = 0 and 3x2y – y3 – 2 = 0 intersect at an angle of
Given the curve x3 – 3xy2 + 2 = 0 and 3x2y – y3 – 2 = 0
x3 – 3xy2 + 2 = 0
Differentiating on both sides with respect to x, we get
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Applying the sum rule of differentiation and also the derivative of the constant is 0, so we get
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Applying the power rule we get
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Now applying the product rule of differentiation, we get


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Let this be equal to m1

3x2y – y3 – 2 = 0
Differentiating on both sides with respect to x, we get
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Applying the sum rule of differentiation and also the derivative of the constant is 0, so we get
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Applying the power rule we get
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Now applying the product rule of differentiation, we get

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Let this be equal to m2
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Multiplying equation (i) and (ii), we get


⇒ m1.m2=-1
As the product of the slopes is -1, hence both the given curves are intersecting at right angle i.., they are making
angle with each other.
So the correct option is option C
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