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Published on: August 12, 2026
Two perpendicular tangents to 
always intersect on the line, if
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
We know that tangent to the parabola at points 
and 
are 
and 
Since tangents are perpendicular to the parabola, therefore, 
or 
.
We also know that their point of intersection 
Thus these points lie on directrix 
or 
.
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