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If two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ are at right angles, then the locus of P is
If two tangents drawn from a point P to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$ are at right angles, then the locus of P is
Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
- $2x + 1 = 0$
- $x = -1$
- $2x - 1 = 0$
- $x = 1$
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The locus of perpendicular tangents is directrix
i.e, $x = -a; \,x = -1$
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