Conic Sections Question 320
Question: Consider the parabolas $ S_1\equiv y^{2}-4ax=0 $ and $ S_2\equiv y^{2}-4bx=0. $
$ S_2 $ will contain $ S_1, $ if
Options:
A) $ a>b>0 $
B) $ b>a>0 $
C) $ a>0,b<0but| b |>a $
D) $ a<0,b>0butb>| a | $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] If a and $ b>0 $ , then graphic representation would be as follows: $ S_2 $ will contain $ S_1, $ if latusrectum of $ S_2> $ latusrectum of $ S_1 $
$ \Rightarrow 4b>4a $
$ \therefore b>a>0 $
BETA
