Conic Sections Question 110

Question: The point of intersection of the parabola at the points $ t_1 $ and $ t_2 $ is

[RPET 2002]

Options:

A) $ (at_1t_2,\ a(t_1+t_2)) $

B) $ (2at_1t_2,\ a(t_1+t_2)) $

C) $ (2at_1t_2,\ 2a(t_1+t_2)) $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Tangents at $ ’t_1’, $

$ ’t_2’ $ meet at $ (at_1t_2,a(t_1+t_2)) $ .