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TS EAMCET · Maths · Parabola

The equation of the parabola with the focus \((3,0)\) and the directrix \(x+3=0\), is.

  1. A \(y^2=3 x\)
  2. B \(y^2=6 x\)
  3. C \(y^2=12 x\)
  4. D \(y^2=2 x\)
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(C) \(y^2=12 x\)

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Given that focus is \(S(3,0)\), let \(P(x, y)\) be any point on the parabola. \(\therefore\) Directrix is, \(x+3=0\) Also, \(S P^2=P M^2\)…