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AP EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

If \((2,0)\) is the vertex and \(Y\)-axis is the directrix of a parabola, then its focus is

  1. A \((2,0)\)
  2. B \((-2,0)\)
  3. C \((4,0)\)
  4. D \((0,4)\)
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(C) \((4,0)\)

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Vertex of parabola is \((2,0)\) Directrix of parabola is \(x=0\) Vertex is mid-point of focus and origin. \(\therefore \quad 2=\frac{a+0}{2}\) \(a=4\) \(\therefore\) Focus \(=(4,0)\)