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AP EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

The angle between the tangents drawn to the parabola \(y^2=4 x\) from the point \((1,4)\) is

  1. A \(\frac{\pi}{4}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)
  3. C \(\frac{2 \pi}{5}\)
  4. D \(\frac{\pi}{6}\)
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(B) \(\frac{\pi}{3}\)

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Equation of a tangent to a parabola \(y^2=4 x\) is \[ y=m x+\frac{1}{m} \] Since, it passes through point \((1,4)\). So, or \[ 4=m+\frac{1}{m} \]…