JEE Main 2016 — Parabola Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2016 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot
Question
P and Q are two distinct points on the parabola, y2 = 4x, with parameters t and t1 respectively. If the normal at P passes through Q, then the minimum value of is :
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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D8
Step-by-step explanation
t1 = t
= t2 + + 4
t2 + 2
Minimum value of = 8
= t2 + + 4
t2 + 2
Minimum value of = 8
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