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MHT CET · Maths · Parabola

The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola \(x^2=20 \mathrm{y}\) to the end of its Latus rectum is

  1. A 100 sq.units
  2. B 20 sq.units
  3. C 40 sq.units
  4. D 50 sq.units
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Correct Answer

(D) 50 sq.units

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\(x^2 = 20y \implies 4a = 20 \implies a = 5\). Vertices are \((0,0)\), \((\pm 2a, a) = (\pm 10, 5)\).