Q.

If the shortest distance of the parabola y2=4x from the centre of the circle x2+y24x16y+64=0  is d, then d2 is equal to :

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a

16

b

36

c

24

d

20

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Equation of normal to parabola

y=mx2mm3

this normal passing through center of circle (2, 8)

 8=2m2mm3 m=2

So point P on parabola (am2,2am)=(4,4)

And C = (2, 8)

PC=4+16=20

d2=20

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