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JEE MATHEMATICS MCQ: PARABOLA

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If

x - 2y - a = 0

is a chord of

{y^2} = 4ax,

then its length is

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Correct option: C

20\,a

Option C (

20\,a

) is correct because the given line is a focal chord, and its length can be calculated using the formula

4a \csc^2 \theta

.

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intersect The focus of the parabola

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I

denotes the semi-latusrectum of the parabola

{y^2} = 4ax

SP

SQ

denote the segments of any focal chord

PQ,S

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SQ

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