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JEE Advanced · Mathematics · 13. Parabola

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Let \(P Q\) be a focal chord of the parabola \(y^{2}=4 a x\). The tangents to the parabola at \(P\) and \(Q\) meet at a point lying on the line \(y=2 x+a, a>0\).


Question:

Length of chord \(P Q\) is

  1. A 7a
  2. B 5a
  3. C 2a
  4. D 3a
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Correct Answer

(B) 5a

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Detailed explanation

R lies on y = 2x + a
R, y = 2x + a

t - 1 t = - a
       t - 1 t = - 1
t + 1 t 2 = 1 + 4 = 5
      PQ = t + 1 t 2 = 5 a
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