Conic Sections Question 175

Question: The point on parabola $ 2y=x^{2} $ , which is nearest to the point (0, 3) is

[J & K 2005]

Options:

A) (±4, 8)

B) $ (\pm 1,1/2) $

C) (±2, 2)

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Checking from options point $ (\pm 2,2) $ is nearest.

Hence option (c) is correct.