JEE Main 2004MathematicsParabolaMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2004Parabola Question with Solution

JEE Main 2004

Question

A variable circle passes through the fixed point and touches -axis. The locus of the other end of the diameter through is

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Step-by-step explanation

Let the other end of diameter is then equation of circle is Put , since -axis touches the circle

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