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Which of the following points lie on the parabola x2 = 4ay?
(a) x = at2, y = 2at
(b) x = 2at, y = at2
(c) x = 2at2, y = at
(d) x = 2at, y = at2

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(d) x = 2at, y = at2

Substituting x = 2at, y = at2 in the given equation:
2at2=4aat24a2t2=4a2t2

Hence, (2at, at2) lies on the parabola x2 = 4ay.

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