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JEE Main 2023Parabola Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

Question

If be a point on the parabola , which is nearest to the point , then the distance of from the directrix of the parabola is equal to :

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Correct answer
C6

Step-by-step explanation

Equation of normal

Distance from

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