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QJEEM08Ma1f48: JEE Main 2008 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM08Ma1f48 Solution: A parabola has the origin as its focus and the line x = 2 as…

A parabola has the origin as its focus and the line x=2 as the directrix. Then the vertex of the parabola is at :

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  • A (0,2)
  • B (1,0)
  • C (0,1)
  • D (2,0)

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AIEEE 2008 Mathematics - Parabola Question 124 English Explanation

Vertex of a parabola is the mid point of focus and the point

where directrix meets the axis of the parabola.

Here focus is O(0,0) and directrix meets the axis at B(2,0)

∴ Vertex of the parabola is (1,0)

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