Conic Sections Question 67
Question: The line $ y=mx+1 $ is a tangent to the parabola $ y^{2}=4x $ , if
[MNR 1990; Kurukshetra CEE 1998; DCE 2000; Pb. CET 2004]
Options:
A) $ m=1 $
B) $ m=2 $
C) $ m=4 $
D) $ m=3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
From condition for tangent to a parabola, $ 1=\frac{1}{m} $
therefore $ m=1 $ .