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Published on: August 11, 2026
The shortest distance between curves 
= 1 and 
A
15
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Equation of normal at 
= 1 at (h,k) is 
=14 which passes through 
⇒ 
⇒ h = 4 ⇒ k = 3
Now, distance between (4,3) and 
is 
= 
⇒ shortest distance between curves 
= 1 and 
is 
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