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Published on: August 14, 2026
The normal meet the parabola 
at that point where the abissiae of the point is equal to the ordinate of the point is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
If normal drawn to point 
of a parabola 
meets at point 
of same parabola then, 
In question 
(given)
because abscissa and ordinate are equal.
∴ ∴ 
⇒ ⇒ 
[we use relation 
]
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
or 
therefore point 
and 
⇒ ⇒ 
; 
∴ ∴ 
.
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