A parabola has the origin as its focus and the line x=2 as the directrix. Then the vertex of the parabola is at
(A)(0,2)
(B)(1,0)✓ Correct
(C)(0,1)
(D)(2,0)
Answer: (B)
Solution
The vertex of a parabola lies halfway between the focus and the directrix along the axis. Here the focus is the origin and the directrix is the vertical line x=2, so the axis is horizontal and the vertex sits at the midpoint x=20+2=1, giving the vertex (1,0).
JEE Main · 2008 · 27 Apr 2008 · Offline · Single correct option