One or more options correct
The parabola has a focal chord with . Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A.
- B.
- C. The tangents to the parabola at and meet at the point
- D. The normal at meets the -axis at
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Answer: A, B
Here , so , with points . corresponds to . For a focal chord the parameters satisfy , so has , i.e. : (A) is true. A focal length is , so : (B) is true. The tangents at parameters meet at , which lies on the directrix but is not : (C) is false. The normal at parameter is , i.e. for , cutting the -axis at , not : (D) is false.
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