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The tangents drawn at the extremeties of a focal chord of the parabola \(y^{2}=16 x\)

  1. A intersect on \(x=0\)
  2. B intersect on the line \(x+4=0\)
  3. C intersect at an angle of \(60^{\circ}\)
  4. D intersect at an angle of \(45^{\circ}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) intersect on the line \(x+4=0\)

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Detailed explanation

Given equation is \(y^{2}=16 x\)
Here, \(\quad a=4\)
As we know, that if tangents are drawn from an external points of a focal chord, then it will intersect on the directrix of the parabola.
\(\therefore\) Equation of directrix is
\[
x=-4
\]
or
\(x+4=0\)
Which is the required equation.