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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 13. Parabola

If the normal of the parabola y2=4x drawn at the end points of its latus rectum are tangents to the circle x-32+y+22=r2, then the value of r2 is

  1. A 5
  2. B 8
  3. C 2
  4. D 3
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(C) 2

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End points of latus rectum A(1, 2), B(1, 2)
Equation of normal at Adydx=1
y-2=-1x-1
x+y-3=0 ...(i)
r= Distance of line (i) from 3, -2
r=3-2-32=2
r2=2
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