Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

If $\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{h}, \mathrm{k})$ be a point on the parabola $x=4 y^{2}$, which is nearest to the point $\mathrm{Q}(0,33)$, then the distance of $\mathrm{P}$ from the directrix of the parabola $\quad y^{2}=4(x+y)$ is equal to :

  1. A 8
  2. B 2
  3. C 6 Correct answer
  4. D 4

Solution

<p>Equation of normal</p> <p>$y = - tx + 2.{1 \over {16}}t + {1 \over {16}}{t^3}$</p> <p>$33 = {t \over 8} + {{{t^3}} \over {16}}$</p> <p>$\Rightarrow {t^3} + 2t = 528$</p> <p>$t = 8$</p> <p>$(a{t^2},2at) = (4,1)$</p> <p>Distance from $x = - 2$</p>

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Conic Sections · Topic: Parabola

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