Equation of Tangent When a Point Is Given
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Q. Let P and R are two points on the parabola y=x2 such that PS and RS be the tangents at P and R, and PQ and RQ be the normal drawn at P and R respectively. If the length of rectangle PQRS form is twice of its width, then which of the following is/are correct?
- The possible coordinates of S are (14, 116) or (−14, 116)
- The possible coordinates of S are (38, −14) or (−38, −14)
- Area of the rectangle PQRS is 125128
- Length of the rectangle is 5√58
Q. If at x = 1, y = 2x is tangent to the parabola y=ax2+bx+c, then respective values of a, b, c possible are
- 12, 1, 12
- 1, 12, 12
- 12, 12, 1
- −12, 1, 32
Q.
A tangent is drawn at the point P(α, β) on the parabola y2=4ax. This tangent meets a second parabola y2=4a(x+k) at A and B, what is the midpoint of AB?
(α+k, β)
(α−k, β−k)
[αk, βk]
(α, β)
Q. An equation of a tangent drawn to the curve y=x2−3x+2 from the point (1, −1) is
- x+y=2
- 3x+y=2
- y+x=0
- 2y+x=−1
Q. A circle touches the parabola y2=4x at M(1, 2) and also touches its directrix. The y-coordinate of the point of contact of the circle and the directrix is
- √2
- 2
- 2√2
- 4
Q. A tangent is drawn at a point on the parabola y2=10x. If this tangent intersect the parabola y2=10x+p at 2 points; then,
- −10<p<10
- p<0
- p>0
- p = 0
Q.
P(t = 2) is a point on the parabola y2=4ax. What is the point of the intersection of tangent at P and the directrix of the parabola?
- (10, 10)
- (-10, 15)
- (15, 10)
- (0, 0)