Question

An enemy fighter jet is flying along the curve given by y = x2 + 2. A soldier is placed at (3, 2) wants to shoot down the jet when it is nearest to him. Then the nearest distance is

• A. 2 units
• B. $\sqrt3$ units
• C. $\sqrt5$ units
• D. $\sqrt6$ units

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$\sqrt5$ units

Answer 2

The correct answer is (C) : $\sqrt5$ units.