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If an equilateral ∆ is inscribed in a parabola y2=12x with one of the vertex being at the vertex of the parabola then its height is

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a

36

b

24

c

243

d

163

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given parabola is y2=12x

Let OAB is an equilateral triangle inscribed  in given parabola

from the figure

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tan30°=lh

it implies that h=l3

and the point h,h3 lies on the parabola y2=12x

Hence,

   h23=12hh=36

Therefore, the height of the equailateral triangle inscribed in the parabola is 36

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