Parabola
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1994
Q301
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Through the vertex $O$ of parabola ${y^2} = 4x$, chords $OP$ and $OQ$ are drawn at right angles to one another . Show that for all positions of $P$, $PQ$ cuts the axis of the parabola at a fixed point. Also find the locus of the middle point of $PQ$.
Correct Answer: $${y^2} = 2\left( {x - 4} \right)$$
1994
Q302
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The point of intersection of the tangents at the ends of the latus rectum of the parabola ${y^2} = 4x$ is ...... .
Correct Answer: $$(-1, 0)$$
1991
Q303
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Three normals are drawn from the point $(c, 0)$ to the curve ${y^2} = x.$ Show that $c$ must be greater than $1/2$. One normal is always the $x$-axis. Find $c$ for which the other two normals are perpendicular to each other.
Correct Answer: $$c = {3 \over 4}$$
1982
Q304
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
$A$ is point on the parabola ${y^2} = 4ax$. The normal at $A$ cuts the parabola again at point $B$. If $AB$ subtends a right angle at the vertex of the parabola. Find the slope of $AB$.
Correct Answer: $$m = \pm \sqrt 2 $$
1981
Q305
JEE Advanced
Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Suppose that the normals drawn at three different points on the parabola ${y^2} = 4x$ pass through the point $(h, k)$. Show that $h>2$.
Correct Answer: Solve it.