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If x and y are two positive real numbers such that xy=4 then the minimum value of \( \sqrt{x+\frac{y^2}{2}} \) is

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When minimizing a function of two variables with a constraint, use the constraint to express one variable in terms of the other. This reduces the problem to a single-variable calculus optimization problem. Find the minimum by setting the first derivative to zero.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2026
  • 4
  • \( \frac{5}{2} \)
  • \( 2\sqrt{2} \)
  • \( \sqrt{2} \)
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The Correct Option is B

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