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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 13. Parabola

Let \((x, y)\) be any point on the parabola \(y^2=4 x\). Let \(P\) be the point that divides the line segment from \((0,0)\) to \((x, y)\) in the ratio \(1: 3\). Then, the locus of \(P\) is

  1. A
    \(x^2=y\)
  2. B
    \(y^2=2 x\)
  3. C
    \(y^2=x\)
  4. D
    \(x^2=2 y\)
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Correct Answer

(C)
\(y^2=x\)

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Detailed explanation

\[
\text { By section formula, }
\]


\(h=\frac{x+0}{4}, k=\frac{y+0}{4}\)
\(\therefore \quad x=4 h\) and \(y=4 k\)
Substituting in \(y^2=4 x\),
\((4 k)^2=4(4 h) \Rightarrow k^2=h\)
or \(y^2=x\) is required locus.
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