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Correct answer: B
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Identify the equations of the tangent and the normal. The parabola is given by the equation . The point is given by . The equation of the tangent to the parabola at a point with parameter 't' is: The point is given by . The equation of the normal to the parabola at a point with parameter 's' is:
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Use the given condition relating parameters s and t. We are given that , which implies .
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Solve the system of equations for the ordinate (y-coordinate) of the intersection point. We have two linear equations for the intersection point : (1) (2)
From equation (1), we can express in terms of and : Substitute this expression for into equation (2): Expanding the left side: Group the terms containing :
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Apply the condition to simplify the equation. Substitute into the left side of the equation: Since , we have:
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Express the right side entirely in terms of 't'. Now, substitute into the right side of the equation:
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Simplify the expression to find the final ordinate. Factor out 'a' and find a common denominator on the right side: The numerator is a perfect square: . Finally, solve for :
Note on the other given information: The problem provides details about points , , and , and states that is a focal chord and is parallel to . This information can be used to establish a relationship between the parameters, for instance, . However, this relationship is not needed to find the ordinate of the intersection point of the tangent at and the normal at , because the crucial condition is given directly.
Comparing our result with the given options:
A: (missing factor 'a')
B: (matches our result)
C: (missing factor of 2 in denominator)
D: (numerator is incorrect)
The correct option is B.
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