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Parabola question

2014 · Shift 2 · Q26
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Parabola question

2014 · Shift 2 · Q26

JEE AdvancedMathematicsParabolaMCQ+3 / −1
Let a,r,s,ta, r, s, ta,r,s,t be nonzero real numbers. Let P  (at2,2at),  Q,   R  (ar2,2ar)P\,\,\left( {a{t^2},2at} \right),\,\,Q,\,\,\,R\,\,\left( {a{r^2},2ar} \right)P(at2,2at),Q,R(ar2,2ar) and S  (as2,2as)S\,\,\left( {a{s^2},2as} \right)S(as2,2as) be distinct points on the parabola y2=4ax{y^2} = 4axy2=4ax. Suppose that PQPQPQ is the focal chord and lines QRQRQR and PKPKPK are parallel, where KKK is the point (2a,0)(2a,0)(2a,0) If st=1st=1st=1, then the tangent at PPP and the normal at SSS to the parabola meet at a point whose ordinate is
  1. A
    (t2+1)22t3{{{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {2{t^3}}}2t3(t2+1)2​
  2. B
    a(t2+1)22t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {2{t^3}}}2t3a(t2+1)2​
  3. C
    a(t2+1)2t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {{t^3}}}t3a(t2+1)2​
  4. D
    a(t2+2)2t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 2} \right)}^2}} \over {{t^3}}}t3a(t2+2)2​
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Correct answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the equations of the tangent and the normal. The parabola is given by the equation y2=4ax{y^2} = 4axy2=4ax. The point PPP is given by (at2,2at)(a{t^2},2at)(at2,2at). The equation of the tangent to the parabola at a point with parameter 't' is: ty=x+at2⋯(1)ty = x + at^2 \quad \cdots (1)ty=x+at2⋯(1) The point SSS is given by (as2,2as)(a{s^2},2as)(as2,2as). The equation of the normal to the parabola at a point with parameter 's' is: y−2as=−s(x−as2)y - 2as = -s(x - as^2)y−2as=−s(x−as2) y+sx=2as+as3⋯(2)y + sx = 2as + as^3 \quad \cdots (2)y+sx=2as+as3⋯(2)

  2. Use the given condition relating parameters s and t. We are given that st=1st=1st=1, which implies s=1/ts = 1/ts=1/t.

  3. Solve the system of equations for the ordinate (y-coordinate) of the intersection point. We have two linear equations for the intersection point (x,y)(x, y)(x,y): (1) ty−x=at2ty - x = at^2ty−x=at2 (2) y+sx=2as+as3y + sx = 2as + as^3y+sx=2as+as3

    From equation (1), we can express xxx in terms of yyy and ttt: x=ty−at2x = ty - at^2x=ty−at2 Substitute this expression for xxx into equation (2): y+s(ty−at2)=2as+as3y + s(ty - at^2) = 2as + as^3y+s(ty−at2)=2as+as3 Expanding the left side: y+sty−ast2=2as+as3y + sty - ast^2 = 2as + as^3y+sty−ast2=2as+as3 Group the terms containing yyy: y(1+st)=ast2+2as+as3y(1 + st) = ast^2 + 2as + as^3y(1+st)=ast2+2as+as3

  4. Apply the condition st=1st=1st=1 to simplify the equation. Substitute st=1st=1st=1 into the left side of the equation: y(1+1)=ast2+2as+as3y(1 + 1) = ast^2 + 2as + as^3y(1+1)=ast2+2as+as3 2y=a(st)t+2as+as32y = a(st)t + 2as + as^32y=a(st)t+2as+as3 Since st=1st=1st=1, we have: 2y=a(1)t+2as+as32y = a(1)t + 2as + as^32y=a(1)t+2as+as3 2y=at+2as+as32y = at + 2as + as^32y=at+2as+as3

  5. Express the right side entirely in terms of 't'. Now, substitute s=1/ts = 1/ts=1/t into the right side of the equation: 2y=at+2a(1/t)+a(1/t)32y = at + 2a(1/t) + a(1/t)^32y=at+2a(1/t)+a(1/t)3 2y=at+2at+at32y = at + \frac{2a}{t} + \frac{a}{t^3}2y=at+t2a​+t3a​

  6. Simplify the expression to find the final ordinate. Factor out 'a' and find a common denominator on the right side: 2y=a(t+2t+1t3)2y = a \left( t + \frac{2}{t} + \frac{1}{t^3} \right)2y=a(t+t2​+t31​) 2y=a(t4+2t2+1t3)2y = a \left( \frac{t^4 + 2t^2 + 1}{t^3} \right)2y=a(t3t4+2t2+1​) The numerator is a perfect square: t4+2t2+1=(t2+1)2t^4 + 2t^2 + 1 = (t^2+1)^2t4+2t2+1=(t2+1)2. 2y=a(t2+1)2t32y = a \frac{(t^2+1)^2}{t^3}2y=at3(t2+1)2​ Finally, solve for yyy: y=a(t2+1)22t3y = \frac{a(t^2+1)^2}{2t^3}y=2t3a(t2+1)2​

Note on the other given information: The problem provides details about points QQQ, RRR, and KKK, and states that PQPQPQ is a focal chord and QRQRQR is parallel to PKPKPK. This information can be used to establish a relationship between the parameters, for instance, r=(t2−1)/tr = (t^2-1)/tr=(t2−1)/t. However, this relationship is not needed to find the ordinate of the intersection point of the tangent at PPP and the normal at SSS, because the crucial condition st=1st=1st=1 is given directly.

Comparing our result with the given options:

A: (t2+1)22t3{{{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {2{t^3}}}2t3(t2+1)2​ (missing factor 'a')

B: a(t2+1)22t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {2{t^3}}}2t3a(t2+1)2​ (matches our result)

C: a(t2+1)2t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 1} \right)}^2}} \over {{t^3}}}t3a(t2+1)2​ (missing factor of 2 in denominator)

D: a(t2+2)2t3{{a{{\left( {{t^2} + 2} \right)}^2}} \over {{t^3}}}t3a(t2+2)2​ (numerator is incorrect)

The correct option is B.

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