The x co-ordinate of the point on the cu...

The x co-ordinate of the point on the curve `y = sqrtx` which is closest to the point `(2,1)` is :

`(2+ sqrt3)/(2)`

`(1+sqrt2)/(2)`

`(-1+ sqrt3)/(2)`

`1`

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