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MathsHardMCQ2018 · 08 Apr

Q70.Tangent and normal are drawn at P(16, 16) on the parabola y2 = 16x, which intersect the axis of the parabola at A & B, respectively. If C is the center of the circle through the points P, A & B and ∠CPB = θ, then a value of tan θ is: (1) 4 (2) 1 3 2 (3) 2 (4) 3

What This Question Tests

This multi-concept problem involves finding tangent and normal equations to a parabola, determining intersection points, finding the circumcenter of a triangle formed by these points, and then calculating the tangent of an angle within that circle.

Concepts Tested

Equation of tangent to parabolaEquation of normal to parabolaProperties of parabolaGeometry of circlesAngle between two lines (tan θ)

Formulas Used

Equation of tangent y_1 y = 2a(x + x_1)

Equation of normal y - y_1 = -y_1/(2a) * (x - x_1)

Circumcircle properties

tan θ = |(m1-m2)/(1+m1m2)|

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