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
- A
\(x^2=y\)
- B
\(y^2=2 x\)
- C
\(y^2=x\)
- D
\(x^2=2 y\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C)
\(y^2=x\)
Step-by-step Solution
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.
\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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