The equation of a tangent to the parabola is . The point on this line from which the other tangent to the parabola is perpendicular to the given tangent is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
For the parabola one has , so and the directrix is . Two mutually perpendicular tangents to a parabola always meet on the directrix. The point of the given tangent that also lies on is , which is where the perpendicular tangent is drawn from.
JEE Main · 2007 · 29 Apr 2007 · Offline · Single correct option