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Normal at a point P on the parabola y2=4ax meets
the axis at Q such that the distance of Q  from the
focus of the parabola is 10a. The coordinates of P
are:

a
(6a, 9a)
b
(6a, –9a)
c
(9a, 6a)
d
(3a, 6a)

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Equation of the normal at Pat2,2at to the parabolay2=4ax is y=−tx+2at+at3 which meets theaxis y=0  at x=a2+t2. So coordinates of Q area2+t2,0. Focus is  S(a,0)QS=2a+at2−a=a1+k2=10a⇒t2=9So the required coordinates are (9a,±6a).

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