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The pole of the line 2x+4y+5=0 with respect to the parabola y2=8ax, is

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(52,8a)
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(54,5a)
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(54,2a)
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none of the these
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Solution

The correct option is D (52,8a)
Let the pole be (x1,y1). Then, the equation of the polar with respect to y2=8ax is
yy1=4a(x+x1)
or, 4axyy1+4ax1=0 ...(i)
But line (i) and 2x+4y+5=0 represent the same line.
4a2=y14=4ax15

x1=52 and y1=16a2
Hence, the pole of the given line is (52,8a)

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