ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

If the locus of a point that divides a chord of slope 2 of the parabola \(y^2=4 x\) internally in the ratio \(1: 2\) is a parabola, then its vertex is

  1. A \(\left(\frac{2}{9}, \frac{8}{9}\right)\)
  2. B \(\left(\frac{1}{9}, \frac{3}{9}\right)\)
  3. C \(\left(\frac{4}{9}, \frac{8}{9}\right)\)
  4. D \(\left(\frac{2}{9}, \frac{4}{9}\right)\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(\left(\frac{2}{9}, \frac{8}{9}\right)\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Let the chord endpoints be \(P(x_1, y_1)\) and \(Q(x_2, y_2)\). For \(y^2=4x\), the slope \(m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} = \frac{4}{y_1+y_2}\). Given \(m=2\), so \(2 = \frac{4}{y_1+y_2} \implies y_1+y_2=2\). Let the locus point be \(L(h, k)\). It divides PQ in ratio \(1:2\):…