Is there a smooth (continuously differentiable) curve y f(x) whose length over the interval 0sxsa is always 2 a?

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Is there a smooth (continuously differentiable) curve y f(x) whose length over the interval 0 sxsa is always 2 a?
Choose the correct answer below:
O A. Yes, f(x)= 2x+C, where C is any real number
O B. Yes, f(x) = +x
+ C, where C is any real number
O C. No
D. Yes, f(x) = ±x+C, where C is any real number
Transcribed Image Text:Is there a smooth (continuously differentiable) curve y f(x) whose length over the interval 0 sxsa is always 2 a? Choose the correct answer below: O A. Yes, f(x)= 2x+C, where C is any real number O B. Yes, f(x) = +x + C, where C is any real number O C. No D. Yes, f(x) = ±x+C, where C is any real number
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