JEE MainMathematicsParabolaMCQ+4 / −1
Let be the focus of the parabola and the line intersect the parabola at two points and . Let the point be the centroid of the triangle . If , then is :
- A317
- B325
- C346
- D296
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Correct answer: B
- Parabola and its focus
Given parabola:
Compare with the standard form , so: Hence the focus is:
- Let the intersection points be and
The line is:
It intersects the parabola at two points .
Let the -coordinates of be . Since on the parabola , the points are:
Because both lie on the line , So satisfies:
Thus, for roots :
- Use centroid condition
Centroid of triangle is .
So:
Since ,
From the -coordinate:
Using ,
Given: So:
- Check with the -coordinate of centroid
We need:
But: So:
Now,
Also from the quadratic relation: which is consistent.
- Find
Coordinates:
Hence,
Factor: So:
Now,
Therefore,
- Compare with options
So the correct option is: B
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer matches the stored answer.
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