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.