Conic Sections Question 497
Question: The focus of the parabola $ x^{2}=-16y $ is
[RPET 1987; MP PET 1988, 92]
Options:
A) (4, 0)
B) (0, 4)
C) (-4, 0)
D) (0, -4)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ a=4, $ vertex $ =(0,0) $ , focus $ =(0,-4) $ .