Conic Sections Question 185
Question: If the line $ y=2x+k $ is a tangent to the curve $ x^{2}=4y $ , then k is equal to
[AMU 2002]
Options:
A) 4
B) 1/2
C) -4
D) -1/2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Given $ m=2 $ , $ c=k $ , $ a=1 $
Hence, $ k=-4 $ .