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A parallel beam of light ray parallel to the X-axis is incident on a parabolic reflecting surface x=2by2 as shown in the figure. After reflecting it passes through focal point F. The focal length of the reflecting surface is:
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18b
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14b
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1b
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A 18b
Since it is parabolic with general equation y2=4ax where a=focal length
Here y212b
4a=12b
a=18b

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