11th Class Mathematics Sample Paper Mathematics Olympiad - Sample Paper-2

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    If \[~\mathbf{x}+\mathbf{y}=\mathbf{k}\] is normal to y2 = 12x, then k is:

    A) \[-9\]                            

    B) 9              

    C) \[-3\]                            

    D) 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b]   \[\because {{y}^{2}}=12x\]                                         ......(1) \[\because \]The general equation of parabola be \[{{y}^{2}}=4ax\]                                                       ......(2) Comparision (1) & (2), we have \[\therefore 4a=12\] \[\therefore a=3.\] If \[~y=mx+k\] be the normal to the parabola \[{{y}^{2}}=12x\] then \[k=-2am-a{{m}^{3}}\] (By condition of normality) \[\therefore \]Given equation of normal be \[x+y=k\Rightarrow y=-x+k\] Here, \[m=-1\And a=3\] \[\therefore k=-2.3\left( -1 \right)-3.{{\left( -1 \right)}^{3}}\] \[=6+3.1=6+3=9\]. Hence, option [b]   is correct.


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