Conic Sections Question 89

Question: The line $ y=2x+c $ is tangent to the parabola $ y^{2}=4x $ , then $ c= $

[MP PET 1996]

Options:

A) $ -\frac{1}{2} $

B) $ \frac{1}{2} $

C) $ \frac{1}{3} $

D) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \because c=\frac{a}{m},\therefore c=\frac{1}{2} $ .