ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

If the double ordinate of the parabola \(y^2=8 x\) is of length 16 , then the angle subtended by it at the vertex of the parabola is

  1. A \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
  3. C \(\frac{3 \pi}{4}\)
  4. D \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(\frac{\pi}{2}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Let \(A\left(x_1, y_1\right)\) and \(B\left(x_1,-y_1\right)\) are the co-ordinate of end points of double ordinate length of \(A B=2 y_1=16\) \[ A\left(x_1, 8\right) \text { and } B\left(x_1,-8\right) \] \(A\) and \(B\) lies on parabola. So, \[ 64=8 x_1 \Rightarrow x_1=8 \] So,…