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Parabola

Class 11th Mathematics RD Sharma Solution
Exercise 25.1
  1. focus is (3, 0) and the directrix is 3x + 4y = 1 Find the equation of the…
  2. focus is (1, 1) and the directrix is x + y + 1 = 0 Find the equation of the…
  3. focus is (0, 0) and the directrix is 2x - y - 1 = 0 Find the equation of the…
  4. focus is (2, 3) and the directrix is x - 4y + 1 = 0 Find the equation of the…
  5. Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is the point (2, 3) and directrix…
  6. the focus is at (- 6, 6) and the vertex is at (- 2, 2) Find the equation of…
  7. the focus is at (0, - 3) and the vertex is at (0, 0) Find the equation of the…
  8. the focus is at (0, - 3) and the vertex is at (- 1, - 3) Find the equation of…
  9. the focus is at (a, 0) and the vertex is at (a’, 0) Find the equation of the…
  10. the focus is at (0, 0) and vertex is at the intersection of the lines x + y =…
  11. y^2 = 8x Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the…
  12. 4x^2 = y Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the…
  13. y^2 - 4y - 3x + 1 = 0 Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus -…
  14. y^2 - 4y + 4x = 0 Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum…
  15. y^2 + 4x + 4y - 3 = 0 Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus -…
  16. y^2 = 8x + 8y Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of…
  17. 4(y - 1)^2 = - 7(x - 3) Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus -…
  18. y^2 = 5x - 4y - 9 Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum…
  19. x^2 + y = 6x - 14 Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum…
  20. For the parabola, y^2 = 4px find the extremities of a double ordinate of length…
  21. Find the area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the…
  22. Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the axis and the directrix…
  23. At what point of the parabola x^2 = 9y is the abscissa three times that of…
  24. Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin, the axis along the x…
  25. Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the directrix, y…
  26. Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (5, 2) and having a vertex at…
  27. The cable of a uniformly loaded suspension bridge hangs in the form of a…
  28. Find the equations of the lines joining the vertex of the parabola y^2 = 6x to…
  29. Find the coordinates of points on the parabola y^2 = 8x whose focal distance…
  30. Find the length of the line segment joining the vertex of the parabola y^2 =…
  31. If the points (0, 4) and (0, 2) are respectively the vertex and focus of a…
  32. If the line y = mx + 1 is tangent to the parabola y^2 = 4x, then find the…
Very Short Answer
  1. Write the axis of symmetry of the parabola y^2 = x.
  2. write the distance between the vertex and focus of the parabola y^2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0…
  3. Write the equation of the directrix of the parabola x^2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0…
  4. Write the equation of the parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix x + y - 4 = 0.…
  5. Write the length of the chord of the parabola y^2 = 4ax which passes through the vertex…
  6. If b and c are lengths of the segments of any focal chord of the parabola y^2 = 4ax,…
  7. PSQ is a focal chord of the parabola y^2 = 8x. If SP = 6, then write SQ.…
  8. Write the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola whose focus is at (- 2, 1) and…
  9. If the coordinates of the vertex and focus of a parabola are (- 1, 1) and (2 , 3)…
  10. If the parabola y^2 = 4ax passes through the point (3, 2), then find the length of its…
  11. Write the equation of the parabola whose vertex is at (- 3, 0) and the directrix is x…
Mcq
  1. The coordinates of the focus of the parabola y^2 - x - 2y + 2 = 0A. (5/4 , 1) B. (1/4 ,…
  2. The vertex of the parabola (y + a)^2 = 8a(x - a) isA. (- a, - a) B. (a, - a) C. (- a,…
  3. If the focus of a parabola is (- 2, 1) and the directrix has the equation x + y = 3,…
  4. The equation of the parabola whose vertex is (a, 0) and the directrix has the equation…
  5. The parametric equations of a parabola are x = t^2 + 1, y = 2t + 1. The Cartesian…
  6. If the coordinates of the vertex and the focus of a parabola are (- 1, 1) and (2, 3)…
  7. The locus of the points of trisection of the double ordinates of a parabola is aA. Pair…
  8. The equation of the directrix of the parabola whose vertex and focus are (1, 4) and (2,…
  9. If V and S are respectively the vertex and focus of the parabola y^2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0,…
  10. The directrix of the parabola x^2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0 isA. y = 0 B. x = 1 C. y = - 1 D.…
  11. The equation of the parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix x + y = 4 isA. x^2 + y^2…
  12. The line 2x - y + 4 = 0 cuts the parabola y^2 = 8x in P and Q. The mid - point of PQ…
  13. In the parabola y^2 = 4ax, the length of the chord passing through the vertex and…
  14. The equation 16x^2 + y^2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0 representsA. A circle B. A…
  15. The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola y^2 + 8x - 2y + 17 = 0 isA. 2 B. 4 C.…
  16. The vertex of the parabola x^2 + 8x + 12y + 4 = 0 isA. (- 4, 1) B. (4, - 1) C. (- 4, -…
  17. The vertex of the parabola (y - 2)^2 = 16(x - 1) isA. (1, 2) B. (- 1, 2) C. (1, - 2)…
  18. The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola 4y^2 + 2x - 20y + 17 = 0 isA. 3 B. 6…
  19. The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola x^2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0 isA. 4 B. 6 C.…
  20. The focus of the parabola y = 2x^2 + x isA. (0, 0) B. (1/2 , 1/4) C. (-1/4 , 0) D.…
  21. Which of the following points lie on the parabola x^2 = 4ay?A. x = at^2 , y = 2at B. x…
  22. The equation of the parabola whose focus is (1, - 1) and the directrix is x + y + 7 =…

Exercise 25.1
Question 1.

Find the equation of the parabola whose:

focus is (3, 0) and the directrix is 3x + 4y = 1


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(3, 0) and directrix(M) is 3x + 4y - 1 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 25x2 + 25y2 - 150x + 225 = 9x2 + 16y2 - 6x - 8y + 24xy + 1


⇒ 16x2 + 9y2 - 24xy - 144x + 8y + 224 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is 16x2 + 9y2 - 24xy - 144x + 8y + 224 = 0



Question 2.

Find the equation of the parabola whose:

focus is (1, 1) and the directrix is x + y + 1 = 0


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(1, 1) and directrix(M) is x + y + 1 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 - 4x - 4y + 4 = x2 + y2 + 2x + 2y + 2xy + 1


⇒ x2 + y2 + 2xy - 6x - 6y + 3 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + y2 + 2xy - 6x - 6y + 3 = 0.



Question 3.

Find the equation of the parabola whose:

focus is (0, 0) and the directrix is 2x - y – 1 = 0


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(0, 0) and directrix(M) is 2x - y - 1 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 5x2 + 5y2 = 4x2 + y2 - 4x + 2y - 4xy + 1


⇒ x2 + 4y2 + 4xy + 4x - 2y - 1 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + 4y2 + 4xy + 4x - 2y - 1 = 0.



Question 4.

Find the equation of the parabola whose:

focus is (2, 3) and the directrix is x - 4y + 1 = 0


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(2, 3) and directrix(M) is x - 4y + 3 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 17x2 + 17y2 - 68x - 102y + 221 = x2 + 16y2 + 6x - 24y - 8xy + 9


⇒ 16x2 + y2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is 16x2 + y2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0.



Question 5.

Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is the point (2, 3) and directrix is the line x – 4y + 3 = 0. Also, find the length of its latus - rectum.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(2, 3) and directrix(M) is x - 4y + 3 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 17x2 + 17y2 - 68x - 102y + 221 = x2 + 16y2 + 6x - 24y - 8xy + 9


⇒ 16x2 + y2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is 16x2 + y2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0.


We know that the length of the latus rectum is twice the perpendicular distance from the focus to the directrix.





∴The length of the latus rectum is .



Question 6.

Find the equation of the parabola, if

the focus is at (- 6, 6) and the vertex is at (- 2, 2)


Answer:

We need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (- 6, 6), and the vertex is (- 2, 2).



We know that the line passing through focus and vertex, i.e., the axis is perpendicular to the directrix and vertex is the midpoint of focus and point that lies at the intersection of axis and directrix.


⇒ The slope of the axis (m1) =



⇒ m1 = - 1


We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let us assume m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


⇒ - 1.m2 = - 1


⇒ m2 = 1


Let us find the point on directrix.




⇒ x - 6 = - 4 and y + 6 = 4


⇒ x = 2 and y = - 2


The point on directrix is (2, - 2).


We know that the equation of the lines passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - (- 2) = 1(x - 2)


⇒ y + 2 = x - 2


⇒ x - y - 4 = 0


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 + 24x - 24y + 144 = x2 + y2 - 8x + 8y - 2xy + 16


⇒ x2 + y2 + 2xy + 32x - 32y + 128 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + y2 + 2xy + 32x - 32y + 128 = 0.



Question 7.

Find the equation of the parabola, if

the focus is at (0, - 3) and the vertex is at (0, 0)


Answer:

We need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (0, - 3) and the vertex is (0, 0).



We know that the line passing through focus and vertex i.e., the axis is perpendicular to the directrix and vertex is the midpoint of focus and point that lies at the intersection of axis and directrix.


⇒ Slope of axis (m1) =



⇒ m1 = - ∞


We know that the product of the perpendicular lines is applicable for non - vertical lines.


Here we got the axis to be parallel to the x - axis.


∴The slope of the directrix is equal to the slope of x - axis i.e., 0.


⇒ m2 = 0


Let us find the point on directrix.




⇒ x = 0 and y - 3 = 0


⇒ x = 0 and y = 3


The point on directrix is (0, 3).


We know that the equation of the lines passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - 3 = 0(x - 0)


⇒ y - 3 = 0


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ x2 + 12y = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + 12y = 0.



Question 8.

Find the equation of the parabola, if

the focus is at (0, - 3) and the vertex is at (- 1, - 3)


Answer:

We need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (0, - 3) and the vertex is (- 1, - 3).



We know that the line passing through focus and vertex i.e., the axis is perpendicular to the directrix and vertex is the midpoint of focus and point that lies at the intersection of axis and directrix.


⇒ Slope of axis (m1) =



⇒ m1 = 0


We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1 for non - vertical lines.


Here the slope of the axis is equal to the slope of the x - axis. So, the slope of directrix is equal to the slope of y - axis i.e., ∞.


⇒ m2 = ∞


Let us find the point on directrix.




⇒ x + 0 = - 2 and y - 3 = - 6


⇒ x = - 2 and y = - 3


The point on directrix is (- 2, - 3).


We know that the equation of the lines passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - (- 3) = ∞(x - (- 2))



⇒ x + 2 = 0


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 + y2 + 6y + 9 = x2 + 4x + 4


⇒ y2 - 4x + 6y + 5 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is y2 - 4x + 6y + 5 = 0.



Question 9.

Find the equation of the parabola, if

the focus is at (a, 0) and the vertex is at (a’, 0)


Answer:

We need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (a, 0) and the vertex is (a’, 0).



We know that the line passing through focus and vertex i.e., the axis is perpendicular to the directrix and vertex is the midpoint of focus and point that lies at the intersection of axis and directrix.


⇒ Slope of axis (m1) =



⇒ m1 = 0


We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1 for non - vertical lines.


Here the slope of the axis is equal to the slope of the x - axis. So, the slope of directrix is equal to the slope of y - axis i.e., ∞.


⇒ m2 = ∞


Let us find the point on directrix.




⇒ x + a = 2a’ and y = 0


⇒ x = 2a’ - a and y = 0


The point on directrix is (2a’ - a, 0).


We know that the equation of the lines passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - (0) = ∞(x - (2a’ - a))



⇒ x + a - 2a’ = 0


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 + y2 - 2ax + a2 = x2 + a2 + 4(a’)2 + 2ax - 4aa’ - 4a’x


⇒ y2 - (4a - 4a’)x + a2 - 4(a’)2 + 4aa’ = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is y2 - (4a - 4a’)x + a2 - 4(a’)2 + 4aa’ = 0.



Question 10.

Find the equation of the parabola, if

the focus is at (0, 0) and vertex is at the intersection of the lines x + y = 1 and x – y = 3


Answer:

We need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (0, 0) and vertex is the point of intersection of lines x + y = 1 and x - y = 3.



On solving the lines, we get the vertex (2, - 1).


We know that the line passing through focus and vertex i.e., the axis is perpendicular to the directrix and vertex is the midpoint of focus and point that lies at the intersection of axis and directrix.


⇒ Slope of axis (m1) =



We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let us assume m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1



⇒ m2 = 2


Let us find the point on directrix.




⇒ x = 4 and y = - 2


The point on directrix is (4, - 2).


We know that the equation of the lines passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - (- 2) = 2(x - 4)


⇒ y + 2 = 2x - 8


⇒ 2x - y - 10 = 0


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 5x2 + 5y2 = 4x2 + y2 - 40x + 20y - 4xy + 100


⇒ x2 + 4y2 + 4xy + 40x - 20y - 100 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + 4y2 + 4xy + 40x - 20y - 100 = 0.



Question 11.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 = 8x


Answer:

Given parabola is y2 = 8x. Comparing this with standard parabola y2 = 4ax we get,



⇒ 4a = 8


⇒ a = 2


⇒ The vertex is (0, 0)


⇒ The focus is (a, 0) = (2, 0)


⇒ The equation of the axis is y = 0.


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x = - a i.e, x = - 2


⇒ The length of the latus rectum is 4a = 8.



Question 12.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

4x2 = y


Answer:

Given parabola is 4x2 = y.



Converting to standard form we get,



Comparing with standard parabola x2 = 4ay we get,




⇒ The vertex is (0, 0)


⇒ The focus is (0, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is x = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is y = - a i.e, .


⇒ The length of the latus rectum is 4a = .



Question 13.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 - 4y - 3x + 1 = 0


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 - 4y - 3x + 1 = 0



⇒ y2 - 4y = 3x - 1


⇒ y2 - 4y + 4 = 3x + 3


⇒ (y - 2)2 = 3(x + 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 3



⇒ The vertex is (c, a) = (- 1, 2)


⇒ The focus is (b + c, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y - 2 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 3.



Question 14.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 - 4y + 4x = 0


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 - 4y + 4x = 0



⇒ y2 - 4y = - 4x


⇒ y2 - 4y + 4 = - 4x + 4


⇒ (y - 2)2 = - 4(x - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 4


⇒ b = 1


⇒ The vertex is (c, a) = (1, 2)


⇒ The focus is (b + c, a) = (1-1, 2) = (0, 2)


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y - 2 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = b


⇒ Directrix is x - 1 = 1


⇒ Directrix is x = 1 + 1


⇒ Directrix is x = 2


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 4.



Question 15.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 + 4x + 4y - 3 = 0


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 + 4x + 4y - 3 = 0



⇒ y2 + 4y = - 4x + 3


⇒ y2 + 4y + 4 = - 4x + 7



Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 4


⇒ b = 1


⇒ The vertex is (c, a) =


⇒ The focus is (- b + c, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y + 2 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = b


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 4.



Question 16.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 = 8x + 8y


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 = 8x + 8y



⇒ y2 - 8y = 8x


⇒ y2 - 8y + 16 = 8x + 16


⇒ (y - 4)2 = 8(x + 2)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 8


⇒ b = 2


⇒ The vertex is (c, a) = (- 2, 4)


⇒ The focus is (b + c, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y - 4 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is x - (-2) = -2


⇒ Directrix is x = -2 -2


⇒ Directrix is x = -4


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 8.



Question 17.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

4(y - 1)2 = - 7(x - 3)


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is 4(y - 1)2 = - 7(x - 3)




Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,




⇒ The vertex is (c, a) = (3, 1)


⇒ The focus is (- b + c, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y - 1 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = b


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b .



Question 18.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

y2 = 5x - 4y – 9


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 = 5x - 4y - 9



⇒ y2 + 4y = 5x - 9


⇒ y2 + 4y + 4 = 5x - 5


⇒ (y + 2)2 = 5(x - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 5



⇒ The vertex is (c, a) = (1, - 2)


⇒ The focus is (b + c, a) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is y - a = 0 i.e, y + 2 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 5.



Question 19.

Find the vertex, focus, axis, directrix and lotus - rectum of the following parabolas

x2 + y = 6x – 14


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is x2 + y = 6x - 14



⇒ x2 - 6x = - y - 14


⇒ x2 - 6y + 9 = - y - 5


⇒ (x - 3)2 = - (y + 5)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = - 4b(y - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 1



⇒ The vertex is (a, c) = (3, - 5)


⇒ The focus is (a, - b + c) =


⇒ The equation of the axis is x - a = 0 i.e, x - 3 = 0


⇒ The equation of the directrix is y - c = b


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ The directrix is


⇒ Directrix is


⇒ Length of latus rectum is 4b = 1.



Question 20.

For the parabola, y2 = 4px find the extremities of a double ordinate of length 8p. Prove that the lines from the vertex to its extremities are at right angles.


Answer:

Let AB be the double ordinate of length 8p for the parabola y2 = 4px.



Comparing with standard form we get y2 = 4ax we get,


⇒ axis is y = 0


⇒ vertex is O(0, 0).


We know that double ordinate is perpendicular to the axis.


Let us assume that the point at which the double ordinate meets the axis is (x1, 0).


Then the equation of the double ordinate is y = x1. It meets the parabola at the points (x1, 4p) and (x1, - 4p) as its length is 8p.


Let us find the value of x1 by substituting in the parabola.


⇒ (4p)2 = 4p(x1)


⇒ x1 = 4p.


The extremities of the double ordinate are A(4p, 4p) and B(4p, - 4p).


Let us find assume the slopes of OA and OB be m1 and m2. Let us find their values.




⇒ m1 = 1




⇒ m2 = - 1


⇒ m1.m2 = 1. - 1


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


We have got product of slopes - 1. So, the lines OA and OB are perpendicular to each other.


So, the extremities of double ordinate make right angle with vertex.



Question 21.

Find the area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2 = 12y to the ends of its latus - rectum.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola x2 = 12y to the ends of its latus - rectum.



Comparing it with the standard form of parabola x2 = 4by.


⇒ Vertex is 0(0, 0)


⇒ Ends of latus rectum is (2b, b), (- 2b, b)


⇒ 4b = 12


⇒ b = 3


⇒ Ends of latus rectum is (2(3), 3), (- 2(3), 3)


⇒ Ends of latus rectum is A(6, 3), B(- 6, 3)


We know that area of the triangle with the vertices (x1, y1), (x2, y2) and (x3, y3) is







⇒ A = 18sq.units.


∴The area of the triangle is 18 sq.units.



Question 22.

Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the axis and the directrix of the parabola whose focus is (3, 3) and directrix is 3x – 4y = 2. Find also the length of the latus - rectum.


Answer:

Given the equation of directrix is 3x - 4y = 2 and focus is (3, 3).



We know that the directrix and axis are perpendicular to each other. The axis also passes through the focus.


Let us find the slope of the directrix.


We know that the slope of the line ax + by + c = 0 is .



.


We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines (non - vertical) is - 1. Let us assume the slope of axis is m2.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1



.


We know that the equation of the line passing through the point (x1, y1) and having slope m is (y - y1) = m(x - x1)



⇒ 3(y - 3) = - 4(x - 3)


⇒ 3y - 9 = - 4x + 12


⇒ 4x + 3y = 21


On solving the lines 4x + 3y = 21 and 3x - 4y = 2, we get the intersection point to be .


We know that the length of latus rectum is equal to the twice of the perpendicular distance between directrix and focus.


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .






⇒ L = 2


∴The length of the latus rectum is 2.



Question 23.

At what point of the parabola x2 = 9y is the abscissa three times that of ordinate?


Answer:

Given that we need to find the point on parabola x2 = 9y such that the abscissa is three times the ordinate.



Let us assume the point be (3y1, y1). Substituting in the parabola we get,


⇒ (3y1)2 = 9(y1)


⇒ 9y12 = 9y1


⇒ y12 - y1 = 0


⇒ y1(y1 - 1) = 0


⇒ y1 = 0 or y1 - 1 = 0


⇒ y1 = 0 or y1 = 1


The points is B(3(1), 1) i.e, (3, 1).


∴The point is (3, 1).



Question 24.

Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin, the axis along the x - axis and passing through (2, 3).


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose vertex is at origin and axis along the x - axis and also passing through (2, 3).



We know that the standard equation of the parabola whose axis is x - axis and vertex at origin is y2 = 4ax.


Substituting (2, 3) in the equation of parabola.


⇒ (3)2 = 4a(2)


⇒ 9 = 8a



Now,




⇒ 2y2 = 9x.


∴The equation of the parabola is 2y2 = 9x.



Question 25.

Find the equation of a parabola with vertex at the origin and the directrix, y = 2.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola with vertex at the origin and the directrix(M) is y = 2.



We know that the axis is perpendicular to the directrix. Since the directrix is parallel to the x - axis, the axis will parallel to the y - axis.


Since, axis passes through the origin, the equation of the axis is x = 0.


The intersection of the point of the axis and directrix will be (0, 2).


We know that vertex is the midpoint of focus and point on directrix which lies on axis(intersection point).


Let (x1, y1) be the focus,




⇒ x = 0 and y + 2 = 0


⇒ x = 0 and y = - 2.


The focus is S(0, - 2).


Let P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 + y2 + 4y + 4 = y2 - 4y + 4


⇒ x2 = - 8y


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 = - 8y.



Question 26.

Find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (5, 2) and having a vertex at (3, 2).


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (5, 2) and having a vertex at (3, 2).



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of the axis. We know that the slope of the straight line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .




⇒ m1 = 0.


Here the axis is parallel to the x-axis, so the directrix should be parallel to the y-axis.


Let us assume the intersection point on directrix is (x1, y1).




⇒ x + 5 = 6 and y + 2 = 4


⇒ x = 1 and y = 2.


The point on directrix is (1, 2).


We know that the equation parallel to y-axis is x = k. So, the equation of the directrix is x = 1.


Let P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 - 10x + y2 - 4y + 29 = x2 - 2x + 1


⇒ y2 - 8x - 4y + 28 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is y2 - 8x - 4y + 28 = 0.



Question 27.

The cable of a uniformly loaded suspension bridge hangs in the form of a parabola. The roadway which is horizontal and 100 m long is supported by vertical wires attached to the cable, the longest wire being 30m and the shortest wire being 6m. Find the length of a supporting wire attached to the roadway 18 m from the middle.


Answer:

Given that the cable hangs in the form of a parabola.



It is told that the length of the shortest wire supported is 6.


It is clear that the vertex of the parabola is S(0, 6).


We know that the equation of the parabola having (0, a) as vertex is x2 = 4b(y - a)


Let us assume the equation of the parabola is x2 = 4b(y - 6).


It is told that the road way is 100m long. We usually give maximum support at the middle of the road i.e. at 50m. At the 50m of the road way, the length of the support wire used is 30m.


It is clear that the point (50, 30) lies on parabola, substituting this point in the equation of the parabola, we get,


⇒ (50)2 = 4b(30 - 6)


⇒ 2500 = 4b(24)


⇒ 96b = 2500


The equation of the parabola is .


We need to find the length of the support that is needed to give at the 18m in the roadway.


Let us assume the length of the support is l m,


We have a point (18, l) on the parabola, substituting in the equation we get,




⇒ 3.11 = l - 6


⇒ l = 9.11m


∴The length of the support required is 9.11m.


Question 28.

Find the equations of the lines joining the vertex of the parabola y2 = 6x to the point on it which have abscissa 24.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equations of the lines joining the vertex to the point whose abscissa is 24 on the parabola y2 = 6x.



We know that for a parabola y2 = 4ax, the vertex is (0, 0).


So, the vertex of the parabola y2 = 6x is (0, 0).


Let us assume the point on parabola be (24, l).


Substituting in the parabola we get,


⇒ l2 = 6(24)


⇒ l2 = 144



⇒ l = ±12.


The points on the parabola is (24, ±12).


Let us find the equation of the line passing though the points (0, 0) and (24, 12).


We know that the equation of the straight lines passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is




⇒ x = 2y.


∴The equation of the line is x = 2y.


Let us find the equation of the line passing though the points (0, 0) and (24, - 12).


We know that the equation of the straight lines passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is




⇒ x = - 2y.


∴The equation of the line is x = - 2y.



Question 29.

Find the coordinates of points on the parabola y2 = 8x whose focal distance is 4.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the coordinates of points on the parabola y2 = 8x whose focal distance is 4.



We know that the focal distance is the distance from the focus to any point on the parabola.


Comparing the given parabola with standard parabola y2 = 4ax. We get,


⇒ 4a = 8


⇒ a = 2


⇒ focus = (a, 0) = (2, 0)


We know that point on y2 = 4ax is represented by (at2, 2at), where t is any real number.


The point on y2 = 8x is (2t2, 4t)


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .



⇒ 16 = 4 + 4t4 - 8t2 + 16t2


⇒ 16 = 4t4 + 8t2 + 4


⇒ 4 = t4 + 2t2 + 1


⇒ 4 = (t2 + 1)2


⇒ t2 + 1 = 2


⇒ t2 = 1


⇒ t = ±1


The points on parabola is,


⇒ (2t2, 4t) = (2(±1)2, 4(±1))


⇒ (2t2, 4t) = (2, ±4)


∴The points on parabola is (2, ±4).



Question 30.

Find the length of the line segment joining the vertex of the parabola y2 = 4ax and a point on the parabola where the line - segment makes an angle θ to the x - axis.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the length of the line joining the vertex of parabola y2 = 4ax and a point on the parabola where the line segment makes an angle θ to the x - axis.



We know that vertex of the parabola is (0, 0).


We know that the equation of the line passing through origin and making angle θ to the x - axis is given by y = (tanθ)x.


Substituting y value in the equation of parabola we get,


⇒ (xtanθ)2 = 4ax


⇒ x2tan2θ = 4ax


⇒ xtan2θ = 4a



⇒ y = tanθx




The point on the parabola is .


We know that the distance between the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .









⇒ S = 4a2cotθcosecθ.


∴The distance is 4a2cotθcosecθ.



Question 31.

If the points (0, 4) and (0, 2) are respectively the vertex and focus of a parabola, then find the equation of the parabola.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is (0, 2) and having a vertex at (0, 4).



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of the axis. We know that the slope of the straight line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .




⇒ m1 = ∞.


Here the axis is parallel to the y - axis, so the directrix should be parallel to the x - axis.


Let us assume the intersection point on directrix is (x1, y1).




⇒ x = 0 and y + 2 = 8


⇒ x = 0 and y = 6.


The point on directrix is (0, 6).


We know that equation parallel to x - axis is y = k. So, the equation of the directrix is y = 6.


Let P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 + y2 - 4y + 4 = y2 - 12y + 36


⇒ x2 + 8y - 32 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + 8y - 32 = 0.



Question 32.

If the line y = mx + 1 is tangent to the parabola y2 = 4x, then find the value of m.


Answer:

Given that the line y = mx + 1 is the tangent to the parabola y2 = 4x. We need to find the value of m.



Let us substitute the value in the equation of parabola.


⇒ (mx + 1)2 = 4x


⇒ m2x2 + 2mx + 1 = 4x


⇒ m2x2 + (2m - 4)x + 1 = 0


The quadratic will have similar roots if the line is tangent to the parabola.


We know that for a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 to have equal roots, the condition to be satisfied is b2 - 4ac = 0


⇒ (2m - 4)2 - 4(m2)(1) = 0


⇒ 4m2 - 16m + 16 - 4m2 = 0


⇒ 16 - 16m = 0


⇒ 16m = 16


⇒ m = 1


∴The value of m is 1.




Very Short Answer
Question 1.

Write the axis of symmetry of the parabola y2 = x.


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 = x.



Comparing with the standard form of parabola y2 = 4ax,


⇒ The axis of parabola is y = 0.


∴The axis of parabola is y = 0.



Question 2.

write the distance between the vertex and focus of the parabola y2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0



⇒ y2 + 6y + 5 = - 2x


⇒ y2 + 6y + 9 = - 2x + 4


⇒ (y + 3)2 = - 2(x - 2)


Comparing with standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 2




We know that the distance between the vertex and focus is b.


∴The distance between the vertex and focus is .



Question 3.

Write the equation of the directrix of the parabola x2 – 4x – 8y + 12 = 0


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is x2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0



⇒ x2 - 4x + 12 = 8y


⇒ x2 - 4x + 4 = 8y - 8


⇒ (x - 2)2 = 8(y - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = 4b(y - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 8


⇒ b = 2


⇒ The equation of the directrix is y - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is y - 1 = - 2


⇒ Directrix is y = - 2 + 1


⇒ Directrix is y = - 1


∴The equation of the directrix is y = - 1.



Question 4.

Write the equation of the parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix x + y – 4 = 0.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(0, 0) and directrix(M) is x + y - 4 = 0.



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2





⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 = x2 + y2 - 8x - 8y + 2xy + 16


⇒ x2 + y2 - 2xy + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is x2 + y2 - 2xy + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0.



Question 5.

Write the length of the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax which passes through the vertex and is inclined to the axis at π/4.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the length of the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax which passes through the vertex and is inclined to axis at . The figure for the parabola is as follows:



We know that the vertex and axis of the parabola y2 = 4ax is (0, 0) and y = 0(x - axis) respectively.


We know that the equation of the straight line passing through the origin and inclines to the x - axis at an angle θ is y = tanθx.



⇒ y = 1.x


⇒ y = x.


The equation of the chord is y = x.


Substituting y = x in the equation of parabola.


⇒ x2 = 4ax


⇒ x = 4a.


⇒ y = x = 4a


The chord passes through the points (0, 0) and (4a, 4a).


We know that the distance between the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .






∴The length of the chord is 4√2a units.


Question 6.

If b and c are lengths of the segments of any focal chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax, then write the length of its latus - rectum.


Answer:

Given that b and c are lengths of the segments of any focal chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax.


We know that the length of the latus - rectum is 4a.


We know that the semi - length of the latus - rectum is the harmonic mean of any length of any focal chord.


We know that if a, b, c are in harmonic progression, harmonic mean is given by,



Here the length of semi-latus rectum is 2a.





Length of the latus - rectum is 4a,



∴The length of the latus - rectum is .



Question 7.

PSQ is a focal chord of the parabola y2 = 8x. If SP = 6, then write SQ.


Answer:

Given that PSQ is a focal chord of the parabola y2 = 8x.


It is also given that SP = 6. We need to find the value of SQ.


Comparing with the standard form of parabola y2 = 4ax


⇒ 4a = 8


⇒ a = 2


We know that the semi - length of the latus - rectum is the harmonic mean of any length of any focal chord.


We know that if a, b, c are in harmonic progression, harmonic mean is given by,



We know that the semi - length of the latus - rectum is 2a = 4.





⇒ SQ = 3


∴The value of SQ is 3.



Question 8.

Write the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola whose focus is at (- 2, 1) and directrix is the line x + y – 3 = 0.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola whose focus is S(- 2, 1) and directrix(M) is x + y - 3 = 0.



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of directrix. We know that the slope of the straight line ax + by + c = 0 is .



⇒ m1 = - 1


We know that the product of slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


⇒ - 1×m2 = - 1


⇒ m2 = 1


We know that the equation of the straight line passing through (x1, y1) and having slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1).


⇒ y - 1 = 1(x - (- 2))


⇒ y - 1 = x + 2


⇒ x - y + 3 = 0


On solving the lines x - y + 3 = 0 and x + y - 3 = 0 we get the intersection point to be (0, 3).


Let us assume the vertex be (x1, y1).



⇒ (x1, y1) = (- 1, 2)


∴The coordinates of the vertex is (- 1, 2).



Question 9.

If the coordinates of the vertex and focus of a parabola are (- 1, 1) and (2 , 3) respectively then write the equation of its directrix.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the directrix of a parabola whose focus is (2, 3) and having a vertex at (- 1, 1).



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of the axis. We know that the slope of the straight line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .




.


We know that the product of slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1




Let us assume the intersection point on directrix is (x1, y1).




⇒ x + 2 = - 2 and y + 3 = 2


⇒ x = - 4 and y = - 1.


The point on directrix is (- 4, - 1).


We know that equation of the straight line passing through point (x1, y1) and slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1).



⇒ 2(y + 1) = - 3(x + 4)


⇒ 2y + 2 = - 3x - 12


⇒ 3x + 2y + 14 = 0


∴The equation of the directrix is 3x + 2y + 14 = 0.



Question 10.

If the parabola y2 = 4ax passes through the point (3, 2), then find the length of its latus - rectum.


Answer:

Given that we need to find the length of the latus - rectum of the parabola y2 = 4ax which passes through the point (3, 2).



We know that the length of the latus - rectum of parabola y2 = 4ax is 4a.


Substituting the given point in the equation of parabola we get,


⇒ (2)2 = 4a(3)


⇒ 4 = 4a(3)



∴The length of the latus - rectum is .



Question 11.

Write the equation of the parabola whose vertex is at (- 3, 0) and the directrix is x + 5 = 0.


Answer:

Given the equation of directrix(M) is x + 5 = 0 and vertex is (- 3, 0).



We know that the directrix and axis are perpendicular to each other. The axis also passes through the vertex.


Let us find the slope of the directrix.


We know that the slope of the line ax + by + c = 0 is .



⇒ m1 = ∞.


The slope of the directrix is parallel to the slope of the y - axis. So, the slope of the axis is parallel to the slope of x - axis i.e., 0.


We know that the equation of the line passing through the point (x1, y1) and having slope m is (y - y1) = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - 0 = 0(x - (- 3))


⇒ y - 0 = 0


⇒ y = 0


On solving the lines x + 5 = 0 and y = 0, we get the intersection point to be (- 5, 0).


We know that vertex is the mid - point of focus and point of intersection of directrix and axis.


Let (x1, y1) be the focus.




⇒ - 5 + x1 = - 6 and y1 = 0


⇒ x1 = - 1 and y1 = 0.


The focus is S(- 1, 0).


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ x2 + y2 + 2x + 1 = x2 + 10x + 25


⇒ y2 - 8x - 24 = 0


∴The equation of the parabola is y2 - 8x - 24 = 0.




Mcq
Question 1.

The coordinates of the focus of the parabola y2 – x – 2y + 2 = 0
A.

B.

C. (1, 1)

D. none of these


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 - x - 2y + 2 = 0



⇒ y2 - 2y + 2 = x


⇒ y2 - 2y + 1 = x - 1


⇒ (y - 1)2 = (x - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 1



⇒ The focus is (b + c, a) =


∴The correct option is A


Question 2.

The vertex of the parabola (y + a)2 = 8a(x – a) is
A. (- a, - a)

B. (a, - a)

C. (- a, a)

D. none of these


Answer:

Given that we need to find the vertex of the parabola (y + a)2 = 8a(x - a).



Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ Vertex of the parabola = (c, a) = (a, - a)


∴The correct option is B


Question 3.

If the focus of a parabola is (- 2, 1) and the directrix has the equation x + y = 3, then its vertex is
A. (0, 3)

B.

C. (- 1, 2)

D. (2, - 1)


Answer:

Given the equation of directrix is x + y = 3 and focus is (- 2, 1).



We know that the directrix and axis are perpendicular to each other. The axis also passes through the focus.


Let us find the slope of the directrix.


We know that the slope of the line ax + by + c = 0 is .



⇒ m1 = - 1.


We know that the products of the slopes of the perpendicular lines (non - vertical) is - 1. Let us assume the slope of axis be m2.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


⇒ - 1.m2 = - 1


⇒ m2 = 1.


We know that the equation of the line passing through the point (x1, y1) and having slope m is (y - y1) = m(x - x1)


⇒ y - 1 = 1(x - (- 2))


⇒ y - 1 = x + 2


⇒ x - y + 3 = 0


On solving the lines x - y + 3 = 0 and x + y = 3, we get the intersection point to be (0, 3).


We know that vertex is the mid - point of focus and point of intersection of axis and directrix.


Let (x1, y1) be the vertex of the parabola.




⇒ (x1, y1) = (- 1, 2)


∴The correct option is C


Question 4.

The equation of the parabola whose vertex is (a, 0) and the directrix has the equation x + y = 3a, is
A. x2 + y2 + 2xy + 6ax + 10ay + 7a2 = 0

B. x2 - 2xy + y2 + 6ax + 10ay - 7a2 = 0

C. x2 - 2xy + y2 - 6ax + 10ay - 7a2 = 0

D. none of these


Answer:

Given the equation of directrix(M) is x + y = 3a and vertex is (a, 0).



We know that the directrix and axis are perpendicular to each other. The axis also passes through the vertex.


Let us find the slope of the directrix.


We know that the slope of the line ax + by + c = 0 is .



⇒ m1 = - 1.


We know that the product of the slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let us assume m2 be the slope of the axis.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


⇒ (- 1).m2 = - 1


⇒ m2 = 1


We know that the equation of the line passing through the point (x1, y1) and having slope m is (y - y1) = m(x - x1)



⇒ y = x - a


⇒ x - y - a = 0


On solving the lines x + y = 3a and x - y - a = 0, we get the intersection point to be (2a, a).


We know that vertex is the mid - point of focus and point of intersection of directrix and axis.


Let (x1, y1) be the focus.




⇒ 2a + x1 = 2a and a + y1 = 0


⇒ x1 = 0 and y1 = - a.


The focus is S(0, - a).


Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 + 4ay + 2a2 = x2 + y2 + 9a2 + 2xy - 6ax - 6ay


⇒ x2 + y2 - 2xy + 6ax + 10ay - 7a2 = 0


∴The correct option is B


Question 5.

The parametric equations of a parabola are x = t2 + 1, y = 2t + 1. The Cartesian equation of its directrix is
A. x = 0

B. x + 1 = 0

C. y = 0

D. none of these


Answer:

Given the parametric equations of a parabola x = t2 + 1 and y = 2t + 1.


Consider ,





⇒ (y - 1)2 = 4(x - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 4


⇒ b = 1


⇒ The equation of the directrix is x - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is x - 1 = - 1


⇒ Directrix is x = 1 - 1


⇒ Directrix is x = 0


∴The correct option is A


Question 6.

If the coordinates of the vertex and the focus of a parabola are (- 1, 1) and (2, 3) respectively, then the equation of its directrix is
A. 3x + 2y + 14 = 0

B. 3x + 2y - 25 = 0

C. 2x - 3y + 10 = 0

D. None of these


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the directrix of a parabola whose focus is (2, 3) and having a vertex at (- 1, 1).



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of the axis. We know that the slope of the straight line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .




.


We know that the product of slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1




Let us assume the intersection point on directrix is (x1, y1).




⇒ x + 2 = - 2 and y + 3 = 2


⇒ x = - 4 and y = - 1.


The point on directrix is (- 4, - 1).


We know that equation of the straight line passing through point (x1, y1) and slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1).



⇒ 2(y + 1) = - 3(x + 4)


⇒ 2y + 2 = - 3x - 12


⇒ 3x + 2y + 14 = 0


∴The correct option is A


Question 7.

The locus of the points of trisection of the double ordinates of a parabola is a
A. Pair of lines

B. Circle

C. Parabola

D. Straight line


Answer:

Let us assume that the parabola be y2 = 4ax.


The parametric equations of the points on the parabola are (at2, 2at).


If we assume the points of extremities of the double ordinate of the parabola (at2, 2at) and (at2, - 2at).


We know that the point of trisection is the point in between these point at a ratio of 2:1 or 1:2.


Let us take the ratio to be 1:2.


Let us assume the point of trisection be (x, y).





Consider y2,






The locus of point of trisection is parabola.


∴The correct option is C


Question 8.

The equation of the directrix of the parabola whose vertex and focus are (1, 4) and (2, 6) respectively is
A. x + 2y = 4

B. x - y = 3

C. 2x + y = 5

D. X + 3y = 8


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the directrix of a parabola whose focus is (2, 6) and having a vertex at (1, 4).



We know that the directrix is perpendicular to the axis and vertex is the midpoint of focus and the intersection point of axis and directrix.


Let us find the slope of the axis. We know that the slope of the straight line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .




⇒ m1 = 2.


We know that the product of slopes of the perpendicular lines is - 1.


Let m2 be the slope of the directrix.


⇒ m1.m2 = - 1


⇒ 2×m2 = - 1



Let us assume the intersection point on directrix is (x1, y1).




⇒ x1 + 2 = 2 and y1 + 6 = 8


⇒ x = 0 and y = 2.


The point on directrix is (0, 2).


We know that equation of the straight line passing through point (x1, y1) and slope m is y - y1 = m(x - x1).



⇒ 2(y - 2) = - 1(x)


⇒ 2y - 4 = - x


⇒ x + 2y - 4 = 0


∴The correct option is A


Question 9.

If V and S are respectively the vertex and focus of the parabola y2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0, then SV =
A. 2

B. 1/2

C. 1

D. none of these


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 + 6y + 2x + 5 = 0



⇒ y2 + 6y + 5 = - 2x


⇒ y2 + 6y + 9 = - 2x + 4


⇒ (y + 3)2 = - 2(x - 2)


Comparing with standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 2




We know that the distance between the vertex and the focus is b.


∴The distance between the vertex and the focus is .


∴The correct option is B


Question 10.

The directrix of the parabola x2 – 4x – 8y + 12 = 0 is
A. y = 0

B. x = 1

C. y = - 1

D. x = - 1


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is x2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0



⇒ x2 - 4x + 12 = 8y


⇒ x2 - 4x + 4 = 8y - 8


⇒ (x - 2)2 = 8(y - 1)


Comparing with the standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = 4b(y - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 8


⇒ b = 2


⇒ The equation of the directrix is y - c = - b


⇒ Directrix is y - 1 = - 2


⇒ Directrix is y = - 2 + 1


⇒ Directrix is y = - 1


∴The correct option is C


Question 11.

The equation of the parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix x + y = 4 is
A. x2 + y2 - 2xy + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0

B. x2 + y2 - 2xy + 8x + 8y = 0

C. x2 + y2 + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0

D. x2 + y2 + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola with focus (0, 0) and directrix x + y = 4



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on the parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 = x2 + y2 + 16 + 2xy - 8x - 8y


⇒ x2 + y2 - 2xy + 8x + 8y - 16 = 0


∴The correct option is A


Question 12.

The line 2x – y + 4 = 0 cuts the parabola y2 = 8x in P and Q. The mid - point of PQ is
A. (1, 2)

B. (1, - 2)

C. (- 1, 2)

D. (- 1, - 2)


Answer:

Given that the line 2x - y + 4 = 0 cuts the parabola y2 = 8x at P, Q. We need to find the midpoint of PQ.


Substituting y = 2x + 4 in the equation of parabola.


⇒ (2x + 4)2 = 8x


⇒ 4x2 + 16x + 16 = 8x


⇒ 4x2 + 8x + 16 = 0


⇒ x2 + 2x + 4 = 0


Let x1, x2 be the roots. Then, x1 + x2 = - 2


Now substituting in the equation of the line we get,




⇒ y2 - 4y + 16 = 0


Let y1, y2 be the roots. Then, y1 + y2 = 4


Let us assume P be (x1, y1) and Q be (x2, y2) and R be the midpoint of PQ.




⇒ R = (- 1, 2)


∴The correct option is C


Question 13.

In the parabola y2 = 4ax, the length of the chord passing through the vertex and inclined to the axis at is
A. 4√2a

B. 2√2a

C. √2a

D. none of these


Answer:

Given that we need to find the length of the chord of the parabola y2 = 4ax which passes through the vertex and is inclines to axis at .



We know that the vertex and axis of the parabola y2 = 4ax is (0, 0) and y = 0(x - axis).


We know that the equation of the straight line passing through the origin and inclines to the x - axis at an angle θ is y = tanθx.



⇒ y = 1.x


⇒ y = x.


The equation of the chord is y = x.


Substituting y = x in the equation of parabola.


⇒ x2 = 4ax


⇒ x = 4a.


⇒ y = x = 4a


The chord passes through the points (0, 0) and (4a, 4a).


We know that the distance between the two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .





⇒ l = 4√2 a


∴The correct option is A


Question 14.

The equation 16x2 + y2 + 8xy – 74x – 78y + 212 = 0 represents
A. A circle

B. A parabola

C. An ellipse

D. A hyperbola


Answer:

Given equation is 16x2 + y2 + 8xy - 74x - 78y + 212 = 0



We know that for ax2 + 2hxy + by2 + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0 is a parabola if h2 = ab and abc + 2fgh - af2 - bg2 - ch2≠0


Here a = 16, b = 1, h = 4, g = - 37, f = - 39, c = 212.


⇒ abc + 2fgh - af2 - bg2 - ch2 = (16)(1)(212) + (2)(- 39)(- 37)(4) - (16)(- 39)2 - (1)(- 37)2 - (212)(4)2


⇒ abc + 2fgh - af2 - bg2 - ch2 = 3392 + 11544 - 24336 - 1369 - 3392


⇒ abc + 2fgh - af2 - bg2 - ch2 = - 14161


⇒ h2 = (4)2


⇒ h2 = 16


⇒ h2 = (16)(1)


⇒ h2 = ab


The given curve is parabola.


∴The correct option is B


Question 15.

The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola y2 + 8x – 2y + 17 = 0 is
A. 2

B. 4

C. 8

D. 16


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y2 + 8x - 2y + 17 = 0



⇒ y2 - 2y + 17 = - 8x


⇒ y2 - 2y + 1 = - 8x - 16


⇒ (y - 1)2 = - 8(x + 2)


Comparing with standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 8


We know that the that the length of the latus rectum is 4b.


∴The correct option is C


Question 16.

The vertex of the parabola x2 + 8x + 12y + 4 = 0 is
A. (- 4, 1)

B. (4, - 1)

C. (- 4, - 1)

D. (4, 1)


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is x2 + 8x + 12y + 4 = 0



⇒ x2 + 8x + 4 = - 12y


⇒ x2 + 8x + 16 = - 12y + 12


⇒ (x + 4)2 = - 12(y - 1)


Comparing with standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = - 4b(y - c) we get,


⇒ vertex = (a, c) = (- 4, 1)


∴The correct option is A


Question 17.

The vertex of the parabola (y – 2)2 = 16(x – 1) is
A. (1, 2)

B. (- 1, 2)

C. (1, - 2)

D. (2, 1)


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is (y - 2)2 = 16(x - 1)



Comparing with standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,


⇒ vertex = (c, a) = (1, 2)


∴The correct option is A


Question 18.

The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola 4y2 + 2x – 20y + 17 = 0 is
A. 3

B. 6

C. 1/2

D. 9


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is 4y2 + 2x - 20y + 17 = 0



⇒ 4y2 - 20y + 17 = - 2x





Comparing with standard form of parabola (y - a)2 = - 4b(x - c) we get,



We know that the that the length of the latus rectum is 4b.


∴The correct option is C


Question 19.

The length of the latus - rectum of the parabola x2 – 4x – 8y + 12 = 0 is
A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 10


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is x2 - 4x - 8y + 12 = 0



⇒ x2 - 4y + 12 = 8y


⇒ x2 - 4x + 4 = 8y - 8


⇒ (x - 2)2 = 8(y - 1)


Comparing with standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = 4b(y - c) we get,


⇒ 4b = 8


We know that the that the length of the latus rectum is 4b.


∴The correct option is C


Question 20.

The focus of the parabola y = 2x2 + x is
A. (0, 0)

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

Given equation of the parabola is y = 2x2 + x






Comparing with standard form of parabola (x - a)2 = 4b(y - c) we get,




⇒ Focus = (a, b + c) =


∴The correct option is C


Question 21.

Which of the following points lie on the parabola x2 = 4ay?
A. x = at2, y = 2at

B. x = 2at, y = at2

C. x = at2, y = at

D. x = 2at, y = at


Answer:

Given that the equation of the parabola is x2 = 4ay.


We know the parametric equation of the point on the parabola is (2at, at2)


∴The correct option is B


Question 22.

The equation of the parabola whose focus is (1, - 1) and the directrix is x + y + 7 = 0 is
A. x2 + y2 - 2xy - 18x - 10y = 0

B. x2 - 18x - 10y - 45 = 0

C. x2 + y2 - 18x - 10y - 45 = 0

D. x2 + y2 - 2xy - 18x - 10y - 45 = 0


Answer:

Given that we need to find the equation of the parabola with focus (1, - 1) and directrix x + y + 7 = 0



Let us assume P(x, y) be any point on the parabola.


We know that the point on parabola is equidistant from focus and directrix.


We know that the distance between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is .


We know that the perpendicular distance from a point (x1, y1) to the line ax + by + c = 0 is .


⇒ SP = PM


⇒ SP2 = PM2




⇒ 2x2 + 2y2 - 4x + 4y + 4 = x2 + y2 + 49 + 2xy + 14x + 14y


⇒ x2 + y2 - 2xy - 18x - 10y - 45 = 0


∴The correct option is D