Q.

If the length of the latus rectum of a parabola, whose focus is (a, a) and the tangent at its vertex is x + y = a, is 16, then |a| is equal to :

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

42

b

22

c

23

d

4

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail
Question Image

 the length of the latus rectum of a parabola, =4(perpendicular distance from focus to the tangent at vertex

a+a-a2=164

 

|P|=a2=164=4|a|=42

Ans. (C)

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon