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Select the correct option from the given alternatives: The coordinates of a point on the parabola y2 = 8x whose focal distance is 4 are _______ - Mathematics and Statistics

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Select the correct option from the given alternatives:

The coordinates of a point on the parabola y2 = 8x whose focal distance is 4 are _______

Options

  • `(1/2, ±2)`

  • `(1, ±2sqrt(2))`

  • (2, ± 4)

  • none of these

MCQ

Solution

The coordinates of a point on the parabola y2 = 8x whose focal distance is 4 are (2, ± 4)

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Chapter 7: Conic Sections - Miscellaneous Exercise 7 [Page 176]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Arts and Science) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 7 Conic Sections
Miscellaneous Exercise 7 | Q I. (4) | Page 176

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