JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Conic Sections Question Bank Parabola

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    If the segment intercepted by the parabola \[{{y}^{2}}=4ax\] with the line \[lx+my+n=0\] subtends a right angle at the vertex, then

    A)            \[4al+n=0\]                               

    B)            \[4al+4am+n=0\]

    C)            \[4am+n=0\]                             

    D)            \[al+n=0\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               The combined equation of the lines joining the vertex to the points of intersection of the line \[lx+my+n=0\] and the parabola \[{{y}^{2}}=4ax\], is                    \[{{y}^{2}}=4ax\left( \frac{lx+my}{-n} \right)\] or \[4al{{x}^{2}}+4amxy+n{{y}^{2}}=0\]                    This represents a pair of perpendicular lines, if \[4al+n=0\].


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