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If the line x = 1 is the directrix of the parabola y2 – kx + 8 = 0 then positive value of k is _______


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4

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(1/4)

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8

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(1/8)

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The correct option is A

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Equation of parabola isy2=k(x8k)(y0)2=k(x8k)Equation of directrix is x8k=k4x=8kk4But given x = 1 is directrix 1=8kk4k=8,4


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