JEE Main 2024MathematicsParabolaNormal To ParabolamediumMCQ

JEE Main 2024Parabola Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

Question

If the shortest distance of the parabola from the centre of the circle is , then is equal to :

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Correct answer
C20

Step-by-step explanation

Equation of normal to parabola

this normal passing through center of circle

So point on parabola

And

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