The number of focal chords of length 47 in the parabola 7y2=8x is
A
one
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B
zero
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C
two
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D
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.