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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let 
be a point on the curve 
, nearest to the line, 
. Then the equation of the normal to the curve at 
is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
JEE Main 2020
Slope of tangent parallel to line 
Point on curve 
Equation of normal at point 
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