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The number of focal chords of length 47 in the parabola 7y2=8x is

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one
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zero
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two
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infinite
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Solution

The correct option is B zero
Since length of latus – rectum = 87
Latus-rectum is the smallest focal chord
Hence focal chord of length 47 does not exist.

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