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TS EAMCET · Maths · Application of Derivatives

The ratio between the length of subtangent at any point other than origin on the parabola \(y^2=16 a x\) and the abscissa of that point is

  1. A \(1: 3\)
  2. B \(1: 4\)
  3. C \(1: 2\)
  4. D \(2: 1\)
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(D) \(2: 1\)

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Let \(\left(x_1, y_1\right)\) be any point other than origin on the parabola \(y^2=16 a x\). Then, length of subtangent at…