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Parabolas y² = x and x² = y meet at the origin and (1, 1). Find the area they enclose
A1/3 sq unit
B1/2 sq unit
C1/6 sq unit
D2/3 sq unit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/3 sq unit
The curves meet at x = 0 and 1; the integral of (√x - x²) is 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3.
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