Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

If two tangents drawn from a point P to the
parabola y2 = 16(x $-$ 3) are at right angles, then the locus of point P is :

  1. A x + 3 = 0
  2. B x + 1 = 0 Correct answer
  3. C x + 2 = 0
  4. D x + 4 = 0

Solution

Locus is directrix of parabola<br><br>x $-$ 3 + 4 = 0 $\Rightarrow$ x + 1 = 0.

About this question

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

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