Let the normal at the point P on the parabola y2 = 6x pass through the point (5, -8). If the tangent at P to the parabola intersects its directrix at the point Q, then the ordinate of the point Q is:
Let the normal at the point P on the parabola y2 = 6x pass through the point (5, -8). If the tangent at P to the parabola intersects its directrix at the point Q, then the ordinate of the point Q is:
Option 1 -
-3
Option 2 -
Option 3 -
Option 4 -
-2
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:Let P (at2, 2 at) where
T : yt = x + at2 so point Q is
N : y = -tx + 2at + at3 passes through (5, -8)
⇒ t = -2
So ordinate of point Q is
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