JEE Main 2021 — Parabola Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift
Question
If the point on the curve y2 = 6x, nearest to the point is (, ), then 2( + ) is equal to _____________.
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Show full solutionCorrect answer: 9
Correct answer
9
Step-by-step explanation
Let, is on the curve.
Normal at point P
Passes through
Normal at point P
Passes through
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